The Dhaka Times Desk Many people have the habit of lying down and reading books. But what can be the harm in the habit of reading books lying down? Find out today.
Experts say, if the book is too close, you have to lower your eyes to read. This increases the pressure on the eyes.
Many people have the habit of reading while lying in bed or on the sofa. Reading a book like this gives some comfort at night or during the day's work. Everyone likes to sit back and read newspapers for hours. But there is only one problem, the distance between the eye and the book is not always equal in this case. It gradually decreases due to various reasons. That's where danger can happen.
In this regard, experts say, if you do not maintain the necessary distance with the book, various problems can occur in the eyes.
When we read books, we read at a distance of 15 inches from our eyes. It is easy on the eyes. As the distance decreases, so does the pressure on the eyes. If the book is too close, you have to lower your eyes to read. This increases the pressure on the eyes.
What problems will arise?
# Day-to-day extra strain on the eyes can cause blurred vision.
# may reduce blood flow to certain parts of the eye.
# Children can develop eyesight at an early age if they read books like this.
# may also dry up the lacrimal glands of the eye. Due to which the problem of dry eyes can also occur.
# may again increase restlessness and anxiety. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
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