does reading make your vision worse?
2006-07-25 05:44:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
i love to read but my vision is getting worse. Is is because of my reading?
2006-07-25 05:49:01 · update #1
Nope, reading doesn't make your vision worse. Even reading in the dark doesn't damage your vision; it can just give you a headache. Here's are a few websites about myths we have about vision loss and blindness:
http://www.99main.com/~charlief/vi/myths.html
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/eyes/vision_facts_myths.html
http://www.healthandage.com/public/health-center/41/article/3028/Myths-about-Vision-and-Eyeglasses.html
2006-07-25 05:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by starlightfading 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over time most people's vision deteriorates, just like any other part of their body. Reading in a well-lit area should not make your vision worse. What it will do is make your mind sharper.
2006-07-25 05:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mr J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so because I read a lot and now I'm 16 and wearing glasses.My vision isn't that bad it's just a minor situation.
2006-07-25 05:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by goal01achiever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so, I have read all my life and my vision have stayed relatively the same. If using your eyes makes them go bad faster then shouldn't we spend more time with our eyes closed?
2006-07-25 05:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by erik c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading in poor light can deteriorate your vision, yes.
2006-07-25 05:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by corbeyelise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have reading glasses? If not try holding the book closer and farther away. You may just need reading glasses. I read all the time and my eyesight is still the same. I do wear glasses however!
2006-07-25 06:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, age does. Reading is educational, don't stop - a good book is a better 'escape' than drugs and alcohol!
2006-07-25 05:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just reading....reading in the dark, looking directly to the sun, using other people's glasses, etc....
2006-07-25 05:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by SPIRIT The Mustang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only when you read in dim light or in the dark
2006-07-25 07:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by Sweepy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋