3 ways watching TV in the dark can affect your eyes

It’s not all about the drama on screen; something is happening in your eyes too.

Especially when the lights are off, and it feels like you’re in your personal cinema. But before you hit the play button and dive into darkness, let’s talk about how this habit might be affecting your eyes.

First up on our list is eye strain, the unwelcome guest of any dark-room TV binge. When you watch TV in the dark, the constant flicker and changing lights from the screen force your eyes to work overtime.