Momma H Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 My 3 year old dd LOVES to look at books. There is hardly any room for her in her bed because she has so many books in there. My problem is that if I have the lights too bright she never gets any sleep because she will just keep looking at books. I have a night light in there so she can just see the books but it is very dim. This helps her not to stay up too late (and sleep during naptime) but I am worried about her eyesight. Does anyone have opinions on this? Thanks! This is my first time in the General Board:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 It is my opinion that it is an old wives tale. With all the things wrong with my eyes, and an inability it to be in bright light is one of them, my eye sight has never been effected by reading in low light. I've just turned 44 and have never needed glasses. I heard something that makes a great deal of sense to me: The pupil will open to allow in more light. So as long as one can see the words on the page one can read without worrying about light level. PS. Welcome to the madness of the General Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I've read that reading in dim light may make your eyes tired, but it won't cause any long term damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I've also heard that's an old wive's tale, despite what dh believes to the contrary. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 My eye doc says no which is a good thing because I frequently read by flashlight at night. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I've also heard that's an old wive's tale, despite what dh believes to the contrary. :tongue_smilie: I think I even heard the "standard" for lighting in public places was put forth by the light bulb people a eons ago. I frequently leave my house dim, and flip lights off as soon as whoever charged into my space and flipped them on is out of my room. What I don't do, because of how it makes my eyes feel, is watch a monitor or a TV in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Our eye doctor said it won't hurt your eyes. "As long as you CAN do it, you MAY do it," is his opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Our eye doctor also said that it does not damage eyes to read in low light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Our eye doctor also said that it does not damage eyes to read in low light. Ours agrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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