THE ART OF READING
Reading, and other ‘close vision’ work, is probably one of the greatest causes of
poor eyesight – but it doesn’t have to be.
Here, I’m going to tell you how to make reading a pleasurable experience which is
totally safe for your eyes, and won’t result in progressively worse eyesight.
Don’t read when tired or sick.
The rule of thumb here is to read or perform
close work only when your energy is high: when you are ill or tired, get
plenty of rest and sleep.
Yes, I know, if you have to read for your job, you may not have the option,
but at least you can avoid making it worse by not using your eyes too much
after work.
Don’t read for extended periods in poor light.
Nature, or outside solar
light, gives us about 10,000 watts of light. Inside lighting is very dim in
comparison, about 150-200 watts at best.
Most people read with 60-100 watt bulbs or less, and strain their eyes. If you
have trouble reading in dim light, your eyes will strain and weaken even
more.
It’s best to read in daylight, with the sun or outdoor light coming through the
window onto your reading or working material. Or better yet, do your
reading or close work outdoors!
At night, shine a bright bulb - 150-200 watts - onto your reading material to
make it clear, and lessen eye strain. Adjust the light so it does not cause
glare on the page. Even better, use a FULL SPECTRUM LIGHT BULB. If
you don’t know where to get these from, do a google search for ‘full
spectrum lighting’ to find a supplier near you, or one that will ship to you.