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While it may not be reading specifically that is the problem, a lack of light exposure does promote myopia. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid

While it may not be reading specifically that is the problem, a lack of light exposure does promote myopia. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2466239 https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2466239

p-e-w 3y ago
> While it may not be reading specifically that is the problem But that's specifically the claim, and it's hogwash. "Straining your eyes" doesn't damage them. Using your eyes in the dark doesn't damage them. Not using them enough in the light may damage them, according to the article you linked.
- beedeebeedee 3y ago
  > But that's specifically the claim, and it's hogwash. It's not hogwash. The issue is focusing to read in dim light causes the cilary muscle to contract to change the shape of the lens. For children, who are still developing, this can cause the shape of the eye to change while growing and lead to myopia- so the claim is not hogwash or unscientific myth as you previously stated.
  - p-e-w 3y ago
    Evidence?