Question: First thing my husband does in the morning is turn on his laptop and check his email. I was told that, when we awake, we should increase light gradually in order to protect our eyes. Is it safe to turn on bright lights or computers as soon as we open our eyes right after sleeping?
Answer: It does our eyes no harm to be exposed to a fully lighted room upon awakening, so your husband can safely check his e-mail the moment he gets out of bed.
The EyeSmart Site and the Ask an Eye M.D.™ service provide educational information but NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all content on this Web site is the opinion or information of its author, not The American Academy of Ophthalmology or EyeCare America, and is current as of the date posted. Always contact your own ophthalmologist (eye M.D.) or other professional healthcare provider if you have a question concerning your or your family's health.
RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND EYECARE AMERICA ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, DRUG AND DEVICE APPLICATION OR OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS SITE.
Answered by:
