A 25-year-old male asked:

Is it true that modern tv/computer screen less harmful for eyes compared to 1960-80.simply because x-ray radiation is less in modern tv/computer.?

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Dr. Avi Bittonanswered

Ophthalmology 43 years experience

Safe: Tv/computer screens are not known to emit harmful radiation.

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Dr. Jennifer Leeanswered

Ophthalmology 22 years experience

No: There is no harm to the eyes with modern tv or computer screens.

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