Is "Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight" still taught in school?
The human eye is designed to adapt to different lighting conditions. While reading in dim light can cause temporary eye strain, it does not cause lasting damage to your vision, a fact widely…
What you were taught
Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight
What we know now
The human eye is designed to adapt to different lighting conditions. While reading in dim light can cause temporary eye strain, it does not cause lasting damage to your vision, a fact widely accepted and publicized by the early 2000s.