Q. From how far should I watch TV to protect my eyes from its rays?
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Many years ago, the medical community warned television consumers about the dangers of x-radiation from TV sets.
While the concern was legitimate, the danger is not an issue today because of the inventions of LCD and plasma televisions.
These modern flat panel screens do not emit radiation.
However, many people still worry that they may injure their eyes by sitting too close to the TV.
While sitting close to the television will not cause injury to your eyes or vision, close viewing may cause temporary eye strain or eye fatigue.
What is the ideal distance for watching television?
The Ideal TV Viewing Distance and Position that the Eye care professionals recommend is sitting approximately eight to ten feet away from the TV screen. The general rule of thumb is to be at least 5 times the distance from the screen as the screen is wide.
For example, if your television is 32 inches wide, the optimal viewing distance is 160 inches or about 13 feet.
But this doesn’t have to be exact, you can watch from a distance that seems comfortable to you.answered by vivaan