Is it bad to read a book while eating or is that a myth and is it bad to read in a car?

Question

pretty clear

Answer 1

They are both silly myths.

It is impolite to read at the dinner table ( unless you are alone), so I guess it has been handed down through the years that it is bad for your sight, to get the kids to eat their dinner, and read the comics afterward.

Why would the eyes care what the mouth is doing, we can see and talk at the same time....same thing.

As for reading in a car, except for maybe getting motion sickness , it is no different from reading anywhere else.

2 of the last 3 responders believe that myth...that's why it just keeps going around and won't die off. But there is no truth to it.

Answer 2

the only bad thing about eating while reading a book is that food might fall on the book!!!

but reading in a moving car is dangerous as it lays exta sress on the eyes.it can increase your power

Answer 3

It's OK to read in a car, but you might want to have a paper bag and a couple of clean wet towels handy in case you happen to throw up.

Answer 4

eat while wating is fine

but eat in a car is very bad for eyes

Answer 5

There's no problem with reading while eating, and the only issue with reading in a car is the possibility of becoming motion sick.  Neither of these activities will cause any damage to your eyes.

Answer 6

It's fine to read a book while eating.  It's also fine to read a book while you're in a car (as long as you're not driving!).