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Sitting too close to TV ruins your eyesight

Causes temporary eye strain; no permanent damage occurs

Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your vision permanently.

Close TV viewing causes temporary eye strain and discomfort but causes no permanent damage. Eyes' focusing ability is unaffected. Discomfort is the limiting factor, not damage risk.

Believed 1950–2010
Year Revised 2010
Why Changed Never True
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

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