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Will television / the computer hinder my recovery from laser eye surgery?

This past Tuesday I had PRK laser eye surgery to correct my vision. They informed me that I should avoid television and the computer for 24 hours after the surgery but didn't say anything about the days after that. I've been watching television and going on the computer for more and more time over the past 3 days. My eyes are no longer light sensitive and I can see fairly well - the only thing that is bothering me is the contacts that I have in my eyes to protect them (I'm getting them removed tomorrow :D). My dad insisted I should start watching television more since it will strengthen my eyes and I'm wondering if he's right? Thanks for any responses!

Public Comments

1. watching tv is not going to strengthen your eyes, but it won't hurt your recovery.
2. Well, that's a new one. Segerlover is right, it makes no difference either way.
3. No your dad is wrong! Watching tv or using a computer does NOT strengthen your eyes. The doctors don't want you staring at and possibly straining your eyes to watch something. After surgery I didn't watch tv or use a computer for about 2 or 3 days to make sure my eyes healed well. Dont use the computer or watch tv for more than an hour without taking a break. Like get up and do something else after an hour. If concerned call your eye doctor's office for more information.
4. It shouldn't be a problem, but in general, long-term extended computer, and TV use, is considered to be bad for your eyes. Jury's out on that one.