Why is it bad to sit close the tv?

There are a few potential health risks associated with sitting too close to the TV:

Eye strain: When you watch TV from a close distance, your eyes have to work harder to focus on the screen. This can strain your eye muscles and cause symptoms such as dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.

Neck pain: Sitting in an awkward position for a long period of time can put a strain on your neck. This can cause pain, stiffness, and headaches.

Back pain: Sitting too close to the TV can also put a strain on your back. This can cause pain, stiffness, and fatigue.

Risk of falls: If you sit too close to the TV, you may be more likely to trip and fall. This is especially true if you have poor balance or if you live in a multi-level home.

In addition to these physical risks, sitting too close to the TV can also have a negative impact on your mental health.

Social isolation: Watching TV from a close distance can make it difficult to interact with other people in the room. This can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Addiction: Watching TV from a close distance can be addictive. This can lead to problems such as sleep deprivation, poor academic or work performance, and relationship problems.

Eye safety tips include:

- Watching TV from a distance of at least 3-6 feet (1-2 metres) away from the screen and avoiding watching screens in darkly lit rooms. 

- Using eye drops

- Looking away from the screen every 20 minutes while in TV or video-game playing modes in your TV to look at objects that are 20 feet away for a full 20 seconds to relax the muscle that focuses the lens of the eye

For children ages 6 to 18

- Placing devices that children use and limiting screen time