Is it harmful to watch tv/computer in the dark?

Question

Does it hurt your eyes if your watching tv in a dark room or sit on your laptop at night with no other light source? I heard this can be harmful for your eyes. Is this true?

Answer 1

It can only cause temporary eyestrain.

When your eyes start burning and itching bad enough, you will stop doing it.

It's always best to have the lighting balanced in the room...and take short breaks often by getting up and walking around a few minutes out of every 45 or so , from the computer.

TV has no effect , you are normally far enough away that it won't cause strain.

Answer 2

No, it won't harm your eyes, but you might find it more comfortable to reduce the brightness a little.

Answer 3

Ya it can i dont know how but it can hurt your eyes, so that you won't see as well