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The-Physio t1_je2ppzp wrote

Reply to comment by lilkinkybrat in Is a 4k monitor worth it if I already have a 1440p monitor? by BeeBee_ThatsMe

As far as I know, there is little to no evidence to suggest gaming causes long term eye “degradation”. Common symptoms are eye strain and Computer Vision Syndrome.

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PogTuber t1_je3r73j wrote

You're right. This guy is treating his personal anecdote like medical fact, which is BS.

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lilkinkybrat t1_je2trh1 wrote

I just assume based on my own experience gaming 2ft away from a screen for over a decade that the eye strain without an opportunity to correct itself eventually leads to a permanent change, aka damage. *shrug*

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The-Physio t1_je3azml wrote

An assumption which is baseless. Again, many studies have been done and little evidence has been found to support this. Don’t use anecdotal evidence to spread misinformation.

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Sycokinetic t1_je3dqka wrote

If you’re approaching your 30’s, that sounds more like ordinary degradation that comes with age. Maybe try finding some prescription computer glasses if you haven’t already? If I remember correctly, they’re different from reading glasses in that they have a focal distance of around 18”, which is good for a computer screen. They made a world of difference for my partner.

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