Some TV Don'ts

Televiewers had better watch out for eyestrain and eye fatigue, the New York State Optometric Association warned last week. To "enhance visual comfort," the association offered some suggestions:

P: If the picture is turned up before the sound, it may become unsteady and distorted while the sound is being adjusted. This "annoys the eyes."

P: Don't sacrifice balance and steadiness for extra brilliance.

P: Don't look at TV in total darkness; have a light either overhead or behind the viewers, but don't let it shine directly on the screen.

P: Use a "filter" to neutralize "snow."

P: Don't wear sunglasses (they tend to make the eyes more sensitive to light).

P: Rest your eyes frequently by glancing around the room.

P: Oldsters, whose eye muscles are less flexible, may need special eyeglasses for "middle-distance" viewing.

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