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There is no conclusive evidence that sitting too close to the TV can permanently damage your eyes. Your eyes may become tired but there will be no lasting effects.

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Does your eye swell if you watch to much TV?

No, TV gives out a really low amount of UV radiation though that's only bad for your eyes if you watch TV for more than 6 hours without a light on. If you have a light on its fine but just don't watch to much TV. Just get outside unless your sick. but if your sick you should sleep not watch TV


Can you get square eyes by watching tv?

No, watching TV cannot give you square eyes. This is a myth. However, staring at a screen for long periods without breaks can lead to eye strain and fatigue. It's important to take regular breaks and practice good eye care habits.


Why is it bad to watch tv in the dark?

If you are closer than 4-6 ft. from the television screen, whether in the dark or not, your eyesight will slowly become weaker (over time, not necessarily in one sitting). Watching televison in the dark is also bad for your vision, and can cause vision problems as well.


Bad effect of watching tv?

It will do nothing butn make you a couch potato ANSWER: Aside from making you fat and out of shape from inactivity, too much tv watching puts the brain into a hypnotic state, causing it to cease the production of new brain cells. Activities that stimulate brain cell growth, such as book reading or visiting new places, is a much better idea for your overall intellect.


Will watching too much TV or computer cause you to need glasses?

People do not get glasses from too much tv or computer. Our eyes sometimes a lacking a piece of the puzzle it takes to get 20/20 at birth and then you get glasses. Then as we get older pieces of the puzzle in the eye net work break down and then you get glasses too. Go to an eye doctor and they will be able to tell you what pieces your missing so to speak...

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What happens when you watch to much TV?

you can suffer from seizures, have sore eyes and get very tired, so it is best not to watch too much TV. take frequent breaks, grab a drink/snack and get penty of rest!


What happens watch too much of television?

you can get blind


Do you get square eyes after watch to much TV?

Yes you can becos u can


Is it bad for your eyes and mind to watch tv the minute you wake up?

Your eyes will be fine. The state of your mind depends on what you watch. You might consider asking yourself why it is you feel the need to watch TV so much. Some say it's bad for you.


Why do you get blurry vision?

you get blurry vision because you watch to much tv or your too close to the television.


What happens if you watch too much tv?

if you are using the old box like tv. it is hard on your eyes because they are actually flickering at super high speeds. also a distraction even though you arent watching, theres that after effect.


Do your eyes go square if you watch toomuch tv?

No they dont. Its just something your parents threaten you with if you watch too much telly and dont get out and about.


How does too much television affect your eyes?

yes. it decreases your vision if watch to long. may force you to get glasses.


What are advantages of watchin tv?

Nothing really but if you watch too much tv and the cartoon has a lot of flashing lights it's bad for your eyes


Do your eyes go square if you watch too much tv?

No. That is an "old wives" tale, or "urban myth", whichever term you like.


If you watch too much tv oes it cause black rings around your eyes?

The brightness of the screen means a lot. The room should not be dark for TV screens, or you should have a table lamp close to a computer screen, that is better for your eyes.


How does TV affect your eyes?

yes it does to much TV hurts your eyes really bad