Old Wives' Tale Medicine Biology

Reading in Dim Light Ruins Your Eyesight

Poor lighting causes eye strain, not permanent damage

Reading in low light causes permanent vision damage and ruins your eyesight.

Reading in dim light causes temporary eye strain and fatigue but does not cause permanent vision damage or myopia. While poor lighting is uncomfortable and can lead to headaches, the eye naturally adapts to different light levels. There's no scientific evidence that dim-light reading causes lasting refractive changes.

Believed Since 1800
Year Revised 1950
Why Changed Discovery
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

7/10
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