Why are we always told that reading in a dim light will harm your eyes?!

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If you read in low light it strains your eyes making them work harder than necessary. If you worked your body overtime you would feel exhausted well that's how your eyes get and in time it can cause permanent damage.

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Because it will. Your eyes strain in lower light to focus, which after time can harm your eye sight.

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Why are we always told that reading in a dim light will harm your eyes?!

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