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October 22, 1949
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
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Medical experts state that watching television does not cause permanent eye injury but provide ten suggestions from the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the County of New York to prevent temporary eye strain.
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NEW YORK (ANP)-- It has been agreed by a group of medical scientists that watching television does not cause permanent injury to the eyes.
Six suggestions which may prevent temporary eye strain have been offered to viewers, however, by the American Medical association. They are:
1. In general, a large screen is considered better than a small one because it allows clearer vision at a greater distance.
2. A distance of 10 feet or more away from the screen would generally be better than a shorter distance.
3. The nearer perpendicularly the screen is viewed, the better.
4. Viewing television should not be persisted in beyond the point of fatigue.
5. Generally, daylight screens are considered better than ordinary ones because they reduce the contrast between screen and surrounding objects.
6. People with defects in convergence, accommodation, fusion, and refraction suffer eye discomfort sooner than others.
The Medical Society of the County of New York adds four more suggestions in addition to these. They are:
1. Distance glasses, if needed for driving, movies, and the blackboard, should be worn when viewing television.
2. The reproduction should be well focused and no attempt made to view an indistinct picture. The individual should sit directly in front of the instrument with the screen at eye level.
3. Due to eye fatigue from contrast and flicker, a dim light should be used in television room.
4. Colored and tinted lenses should not be worn while viewing television whether they do or do not contain the prescription of the wearer.
NEW YORK (ANP)-- It has been agreed by a group of medical scientists that watching television does not cause permanent injury to the eyes.
Six suggestions which may prevent temporary eye strain have been offered to viewers, however, by the American Medical association. They are:
1. In general, a large screen is considered better than a small one because it allows clearer vision at a greater distance.
2. A distance of 10 feet or more away from the screen would generally be better than a shorter distance.
3. The nearer perpendicularly the screen is viewed, the better.
4. Viewing television should not be persisted in beyond the point of fatigue.
5. Generally, daylight screens are considered better than ordinary ones because they reduce the contrast between screen and surrounding objects.
6. People with defects in convergence, accommodation, fusion, and refraction suffer eye discomfort sooner than others.
The Medical Society of the County of New York adds four more suggestions in addition to these. They are:
1. Distance glasses, if needed for driving, movies, and the blackboard, should be worn when viewing television.
2. The reproduction should be well focused and no attempt made to view an indistinct picture. The individual should sit directly in front of the instrument with the screen at eye level.
3. Due to eye fatigue from contrast and flicker, a dim light should be used in television room.
4. Colored and tinted lenses should not be worn while viewing television whether they do or do not contain the prescription of the wearer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Television Viewing
Eye Strain
Medical Advice
Viewing Tips
Eye Health
What entities or persons were involved?
American Medical Association
Medical Society Of The County Of New York
Where did it happen?
New York
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Key Persons
American Medical Association
Medical Society Of The County Of New York
Location
New York
Story Details
Experts confirm no permanent eye damage from TV but list ten tips to avoid strain: larger screen, 10+ feet distance, perpendicular viewing, stop at fatigue, daylight screens, note for those with eye defects; plus wear distance glasses if needed, focus well and sit front at eye level, use dim light, avoid colored lenses.