Can staring at the computer makes you blind?
By neoplanet9
@neoplanet9 (187)
Malaysia
May 8, 2009 6:10pm CST
Hi there,
I've been meaning to this question for a long time now. Do you think staring at the computer too long, like 8-10 hours a day can make you blind? I am wearing glasses with quite a high power (700 each side), and I uses the computer a lot. So I seldom wonder whether staring at the computer can increase my specs power or can make one become blind? I would really love to hear your opinion about this subject matter.
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5 responses
@cj5guy (93)
• United States
9 May 09
I can't see your question...... seriously, I don't of any long term studies that have shown any significant sight loss, I have seen recommendations to take a break every hour or so to focus on other things for a few minutes to give your eyes a break. The biggest issue with computers is carpel tunnel, and neck/back strain.
@neoplanet9 (187)
• Malaysia
9 May 09
Hi cj5guy,
It's just a concern that I have, that's all. Sometimes I experience little black spots in my eye. Went to a doctor but he said there's nothing wrong in my eye...but my eyes get really tired when sitting in front of the laptop..I guess it's nothing...
@gicolet (1702)
• United States
9 May 09
Literally no it won't. It's like falling in love with someone. They say love is blind...whatever. agh! I have 20/200 vision and I really can't see very well without my glasses on but I'm not blind considering I spent a lot of hours on my computer everyday. Take care.
@hanah87 (1835)
• Malaysia
9 May 09
Yes,i had hear about this before when i was in secondary school.My friend told me why he wear glasses because he always play computer video game.I think then it will may cause people blind .It also incrase glasses power and may cause we blind too after need to wearing high power.
@marguicha (230351)
• Chile
9 May 09
It does hurt your eyes but I doubt that will make you blind. Ask a doctor about using false tears if you are too much at the computer. The eyes get dry because you don´t blink as much. Take care.
@subsistence (102)
• Philippines
10 May 09
No it wont, but it can blur your vision. You have to rest your eyes for 10-15 minutes when working on a computer and please keep your distance to the monitor. It wont necessarily damage your eyesight but by your carelessnes it can.
