Why kids watching TV should not sit too close to it?

A: There is no evidence that sitting too close to the TV can damage children’s eyes. It may, however, lead to temporary eye strain. If your children are staring at TV, computer or videogame screens for a long time, there is a tendency for them not to blink.

How far away should a child be from the TV?

8 to 10 feet
The ideal distance of watching TV is considered to be 8 to 10 feet. The general rule of thumb is to be at least 5 times the distance from the screen as the screen is wide.

Does sitting close to the TV damage your vision?

Although you’ve probably heard that sitting too close to a TV can damage your eyes, this isn’t based in science or reality. The truth is, you can sit close to the TV without any permanent eye damage. Sitting close to the TV isn’t dangerous to your health or your vision.

Is Eye Number bad?

Generally, the further away from zero (+ or -), the worse the eyesight. A number between +/-. 025 to +/-2.00 is considered mild, a number between +/-2.25 to +/- 5.00 is considered moderate, and a number greater than +/- 5.00 is considered severe.

How far back should you sit from your TV?

A general guideline is to sit between 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal screen measurement away, with about a 30-degree viewing angle. For example, if you have a 40″ TV, you should be sitting somewhere between 5 and 8.3 feet from the screen.

How far away should you sit from a 43 inch TV?

Choose your TV type for the recommended viewing distance

TV size	Viewing distance range (approx.)
43 inch	35 inches (2.95 feet)
49 inch	39 inches (3.28 feet)
55 inch	39 inches (3.28 feet)
65 inch	47 inches (3.94 feet)

What would happen if you sit too close to the monitor?

You roll your head, hoping to loosen the knots in your neck, and shut your eyes. Though for most it is not permanently damaging, computer near work leads to an uncomfortable, at times debilitating, list of symptoms collectively known as eyestrain. …