Does sitting in the dark watching tv or playing on the computer really strain your eyes?

just sitting in the DARK playing on the computer or watching tv or just anything with a bright backlight on it.

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nah. for some people it causes a tiny eyestrain, but i actually like the increased contrast.

its a myth that reading or watching tv in the dark causes any damage to your eyes.

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Nope. A couple of things DO happen. Reading without blinking will dry your eyes.
With tv or a computer, you should always have a lit lamp. This will lower the contrast.

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I use my laptop in the dark all the time and have not had any problems. It might cause eyestrain for some people though.

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I don't know, but it sure does feel like it to me.

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it hurts my eyes..