Myth... Working many hours in front of a computer screen will harm your eyes.

Fact... Although using computers will not damage your eyes, fatigue or eye strain may occur with prolonged use.

Myth... Fluorescent lighting damages your eyes.

Fact... This myth may have developed because the original fluorscent lights produced an annoying flicker. This flicker was harmless. The modern fluorescent lamp neither flickers nor causes harm to the eyes.

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