Gaming affecting your eyesight?

[Fuzion]

I recently took a vision test for fun, and to my suprise I have perfect vision in my right eye and exceptional vision in my left eye. The actual numbers, respectively, were 1.5 and 1.2 - whatever that means. I'm suprised though because I've logged a stupid amount of hours playing PC and console games since about age 11, and always remember my mom warning me that it was going to ruin my eyes someday.

Is it possible that focusing like that on details in the game, or trying to read moves, is actually a strengthening exercise? What do you guys think, has your eyesight been impaired over the years of playing video games or actually remained healthy?

 

[ZONG_one]

I have 20/10 (no, not 20/20, but 20/10) vision.

 

[thugish_pond]

Eyesight is mainly hereditary, unless you do something drastic with them it won't affect your eyesight. Also there was a study that I seen that watching tv for hours or being on the computer for hours will not affect your overall eyesight. Those activities will only make them tired.

 

[Y-Disciple]

I'm extremely nearsighted but the doctor says it's from staring at a computer for too long rather than gaming.

 

[Psylocide]

No. I have 20/20 vision, had it all my life, and I play games all the time, work on a computer and stare at the sun. (sometimes)