Do ebook readers damage your eyes?

[Jude Austin]

I don't think so. I've never had any problems, but for some reason I find it harder to read books on the printed page now...

[rave_2]

I think it depends on what kind of ebook reader is used. Some are E Ink ones, so the "pages" on the screen look almost like actual words on paper.

[Mely918]

I don't know if they do damage to everybody who uses Ebooks. Personally, relying too much on Ebooks can start giving me headaches after sometime.

[hiiba25]

I think yes .Reading ''E-books'' really damages the eyesight.Adding to that,the shining of your device causes headaches and it feels uncomfortable to read for a long..

[bclayton13]

I'm not sure about damaging my eyes, but I know if I'm on my Nook a lot I can trigger a migraine. It's the absolute worst!

[kinjoz]

Spending too much time staring at a screen can harm your eyes and for some it gives headaches. It would be wise to have breaks where one rests their eyes by doing other things. I think just like how you're not supposed to exercise all day everyday, you should give your eyes some rest days, or times, so that they can recover from the lighting. This I am sure, will go some ways in ensuring one's eye health and a resulting general well being for a long time to come.

[Sharill Rasowo]

I dont know about that but my reader automatically makes me take a break every sixty minutes so that I can rest my eyes.

[Bookgirleva]

I don't see how

[Oulababe]

All I know is they strain my eyes if I don't take breaks while reading ebooks

[Bluebird03]

I certainly hope not. Has there been any current information on this- or at least recommendations for the contrast/light etc. I do know to take breaks often and look up and in the distance. Any other suggestions?

[jesscat304]

I’m honestly not sure, but I find it very convenient to use my e-reader, as I can make the text as big as I need it and change the brightness level. I heard that if you use the new e-readers that have a different tone and night time it will protect your eyes, so it does not have to be a problem.

[Chikari]

I don't think they would damage your eyes than looking at any other screen. It's still very important to follow safety rules, though. For instance, taking often breaks to give your eyes rest and wearing reading glasses if you need to so you're not squinting all the time.

[Macanthony]

It depends on e-reader you are if use ink reader it is basically harmless on your eyes

[mamilla93]

I dont think so. You can change the font , brightness to make it more comfortable on the eyes. And take regular breaks to prevent over straining them.

[Chelsey Coles]

As long as it isn't too bright, like any electronic screen. I would suggest a blue light filter for your device or something without as much glare so you don't have to turn the brightness up. I have sensitive eyes & extremely bright screens make me naseous, lol. So I always make sure to be mindful of it.

I considered buying the Kindle Paperwhite for this very reason, because the screen is so matte and comfortabke to look at, just like a real book!