I remember when I was a kid and my mom would always chide me everytime she sees me watching the boob tube too closely and how I often get irritated to the point of throwing the remote control out of the window. Sure it sounds very clicheic nowadays but the thing is no one would even dare research for its validity really. So here's what I've found out that is not so earth-shattering but definitely will change your perception as what it did to me.
Some early TV screens did emit excessive X-rays, as did computer monitors, but that was fixed long ago. Doctors suggest that at worst, sitting too close might cause some temporary eye fatigue--the same for reading with insufficient light--but no permanent damage, no matter what your mother claimed. However, given the slop that's often on TV, it's absolutely terrifying what it might do to your mind, even if you watch from the next room.
(Source: "Triumph of the straight dope" by Cecil Adams) http://www.ociocriativo.com.br
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