Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: The Best And Worst Habits For Eye Health

Keep A Light On While Watching TV At Night

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Although nighttime is the most convenient time to watch TV, it does not help your eyes. In 2006, scientists from the Lighting Research Center explored the damage from watching TV at night. The lighting contrast between a dark room and a bright screen strains the eyes, explains lead researcher John Bullough.

After watching TV at night, participants struggled to respond to visual cues quickly and methodically. If you look at a screen in the evening, keep some light on, even low-level light. Rest your eyes if they feel itchy, watery, or fatigued.

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