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Does spending time on my phone/laptop/tv/etc. have a negative impact on my eyes?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not at all: It's often said (at least in my country) that using the eyes too "hard" -- reading in dim light, watching TV or computer screens, etc -- can harm vision. It's an old wives' tale -- no truth to it at all. These things will not harm your eyes or your vistion in any way.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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