2006-08-19 11:11:17 · 15 answers · asked by chankarlr 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Not really, your eyes are constantly adjusting to different light levels, especially programs with flashing images.
If it's a horror, you have to turn the lights off really because otherwise it can ruin the atmosphere.
You can see the picture better when the lights are off, so I normally do anyway, but I have the hallway/kitchen (depending where I'm watching TV) door open and the light on in there, so I suppose it's alright.
2006-08-19 11:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it really any different to watching a film in a darkened cinema? Surely ambient light while watching the TV (or a cinema screen) is distracting and as such is more likely to cause eye strain.
2006-08-19 15:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by geminipetelondon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looking at the bright screen in a dark room forces your eyes to keep adjusting to different light levels - that is a strain on them. Try keeping a small light on.
2006-08-19 11:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is supposed to make the colours and the picture stand out more if you are in the dark as you dont have the light bouncing off the screen.
myself i find it gives me a headache and my eyes hurt after a while so i leave the light on.
2006-08-19 11:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by cross_sox 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you get a home cinema with projected image if you want to watch this way. with tv and computer screen the light is coming out at your eyes and can be a bit harsh. doubt it will harm them but may give you headaches.
2006-08-21 11:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by minerva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
staring at such a bright light in a dark room is straining
2006-08-19 13:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Diverse Insanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, nor is reading under the bedclothes with a torch!lol I used to do this when I was a kid and now I have to wear glasses oh poor me eh.
2006-08-20 03:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by jlb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had a problem.
Anyone wondered why cinemas are dark?
2006-08-21 04:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..i heard that it ruins your eye sight...cos you strain your eyes more wen the lights are off..beta to be safe than sorry later in life..keep the lights on
2006-08-19 11:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by whistleblower 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i do it all the time but i dont think its good for you though
2006-08-19 12:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by summerlands_shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋