What is worse for eyes: reading paper or reading on monitor of computer?

Question

What is potentially more damaging for eyes? Reading textpaper like books or looking at a computer.

yeah Lori I had painful eyes after many hours on internet

Answer 1

I think the computer puts is more damaging because it puts significantly more strain on human eyes when reading text off a computer screen. Unlike a book, our eye must interpret light coming from the screen,& the text & background colors.
For an example,the color red is difficult for the human eye to detect because of the particular spectrum of light. This compounds the challenges of reading online. Then when you are doing a report of some sort,it's best to write it down on paper & proof read it. I can read something many times on the screen & completely miss a simple mistake,where as if I were reading it on paper,I can catch it a lot easier.
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Eyestrain: Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms include:
Sore, tired, burning or itching eyes
Watery eyes
Dry eyes
Blurred or double vision
Headache and sore neck
Difficulty shifting focus between monitor and paper documents in your work area
Color fringes or afterimages when you look away from the monitor
Increased sensitivity to light
Eyestrain associated with computer use isn't thought to have serious or long-term consequences, but it's disruptive and unpleasant. Though you may not be able to change the nature of your job or all the factors that can cause eyestrain, you can take steps to reduce the strain.
New habits can help relieve eyestrain
A few simple adjustments in how you work or surf the Internet can give your eyes a much-needed rest.

Follow these simple tips to reduce eyestrain:
Take eye breaks. Throughout the day, give your eyes a break by forcing them to focus on something other than on your screen. Try the following exercise: Hold a finger a few inches in front of your face; focus on the finger as you slowly move it away; focus on something far in the distance and then back to the finger; slowly bring the finger back toward your face. Next, shift your focus to something farther than eight feet away and hold your eyes there for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise three times, several times a day.
Change the pace. Try to stand up and move around at least once every hour or so. If possible, lean back and close your eyes for a few moments. At the very least, try to give yourself a five-minute rest every hour. Do other work, such as phone calls or filing, during this time.
Blink often to refresh your eyes. Because many people blink less than normal when working at a computer, dry eyes can result from prolonged computer use. Blinking produces tears that can help moisten and lubricate your eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink more often.
Consider using artificial teardrops. Available over the counter, artificial tears can help relieve dry eyes that result from prolonged sessions at the computer.
Practice relaxation. Ease muscle tension with this relaxation exercise: Place your elbows on your desk, palms facing up; let your weight fall forward and your head fall into your hands; position your head so that your eyebrows rest on the base of your palms, with your fingers extended toward your forehead; close your eyes and take a deep breath through your nose; hold it for four seconds, then exhale. Continue this deep breathing for 15 to 30 seconds. Perform this simple exercise several times a day.
Get appropriate eyewear. If you wear glasses or contacts, make sure the correction is right for computer work. Most lenses are fitted for reading print and may not be optimal for computer work. Glasses or contact lenses designed specifically for computer work may be a worthwhile investment.

Answer 2

Both are bad for eyes if you stare it for a long time and on the contrary. To reduce eyes strain, follow the below tips:
1. If possible, reduce the time sitting in front of a computer and free your eyes from LED screens. Doing eye excercises between routines.

2. With the help of a third party assistant like a pair of computer eyewear sunglasses to reduce eye fatigue and harm. Some computer sunglasses are especially designed to filter blue light and UV.

3. Some Apps are claimed to protect your eyes by filtering blue light. Bluelight Filter is such one. You can go to Android App Store to get it.

Sunglasses: Taime Computer Eyewear(http://halovis.com/) You can have a try. The below picture shows you how computer eyewear filter blue light.

Answer 3

i would think the computer
but how much you strain your eyes depends on different things
if your in a dark or partly dark room it would put a lot of strain on your eyes trying to read books
the computer would also cause damage to vision but it probably wouldnt physically hurt as much
also if you sit further away from a computer than you do a book then the book is probably worse
so a number of factors change it but overall most peopoe would agree the computer

Answer 4

I usually work in front of the computer 12 hours per day and i have finally solved all my problems with dry and irritaded eyes with a new facial spray specific for this problem. The name is DIFRESH EYE-FACE. I invite you to read about it in the web site of the manufacturer in internet "Difresh Shop"

Answer 5

The Computer screen becuase of the pixles. Look up Computer vision syndrome and read about the starin caused by computer use. The thing is it is always easier on your eyes and your brain to read a printed page becuase the print is actually solid, and the prind ont he screen is comprised of little dots that cause some focusing issues after ong term use. The difference i 20 minutes of reading paperwork or 20 minutes of online viewing is nominal, it is long term that we see the eye strain differences.

Answer 6

Neither activity is damaging, so neither is worse.

Humans blink less when concentrating on a visual task, both reading paper and reading computer will reduce blink rate and may result in dry eyes.

Answer 7

Niether task is hard on the eyes. You may have symptoms fron muscular imbalance, reflestions,incorrest lighting or distance, or postural considerations, etc.

Answer 8

the monitor of the computer of course, your eyes will get dry quicker unless you nictate every second, unlike reading books...

Answer 9

my head hurts worse when i read a book so i day reading a book is worse

Answer 10

looking at a computer because it can cause you to have a seizure or really bad headache, yet reading can give you a bad headache also