No , but it is a popular belief that has its origin in the feeling of eyestrain that appears when reading in low light. When having to make a greater effort , headaches, asthenopia – visual fatigue – and blurred vision may appear. To this must be added a lower rate of blinking , which always occurs during reading, which dries the eyes. These effects are not persistent nor do they cause permanent damage to the function or structure of the visual organs, according to most ophthalmologists. However, they advise that it always be read in an adequate light.
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