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Eye: Fact or Fiction

How eye smart are you?

Sitting too close to the TV will damage your vision.

Fact

Fiction
Reading in the dark will weaken your eyesight.

Fact

Fiction
Using glasses or contacts will weaken my eyesight, and my eyes will eventually become dependent on them.

Fact

Fiction
Children with crossed eyes can be treated.

Fact

Fiction
There's nothing you can do to prevent vision loss.

Fact

Fiction
Using a nightlight in your child's room will contribute to nearsightedness.

Fact

Fiction

Reviewed by Bill Lloyd, MD on January 01, 2008

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SOURCE: The Merck Manual, 17th Edition.

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