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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 4:21 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyingForSeven

on a more serious note, it is a supremely bad idea to read anything outdoors(beach, pool, baseball stadium, etc). Even if you wear sunglasses, prolonged exposure of UV lights caused by staring at a book or ebook reader(or laptop screen) is notgood for the health of your eyes. (advice from a retired eye surgeon)
Couple of questions:

1. What if you're reading in the shade?
2. What if you're reading while wearing sunglasses that block UV rays?
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