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Is it true that reading in dim light can damage your eyes?
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No: This is an old wive's tale. Although it is certainly best to read in a clearly-lit setting, reading in dim light will not hurt your eyes.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: The amount of light while reading is a personal choice. However, for anyone with macular degeneration or other causes of poor eyesight, i recommend a "gooseneck" lamp so more light can be focused directly on the page.
Answered 5/9/2014
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