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A 22-year-old male asked:
Does viewing a computer screen cause permanent eye damage/degradation at a faster-than-normal rate?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Param Fagooraanswered
Ophthalmology 55 years experience
Not really: It is a good idea to keep a normal distance to prevent the effects of radiation from the screen,
the effects on the eyes have not been reported in the literature to the best of my knowledge.
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Dr. Barry Druckeranswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: You may get some discomfort, but no damage to your eyes.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Please tell me, could computer screen cause permanent eye damage?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
No: This has been tested hundreds of times and there is no harm. There is sometimes eye dryness and fatigue but these can be helped.
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