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Myths about eye health and vision

Explore common myths about eye health and vision with verified facts. Learn what affects eyesight and what misconceptions are false.

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naga

@naga · Jul 24, 2026

FALSE: Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight

Ophthalmologists find no evidence that dim-light reading causes permanent eye damage. It can cause temporary eye strain — dryness, difficulty focusing — from the eye muscles working harder, but this resolves once you stop and rest your eyes. The discomfort got mistaken for lasting harm over generations.

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