Old wives' tales abound about the eyes. From watching TV to
eating carrots, here's the lowdown on some vision facts and
fiction. Myth: Sitting too close to the TV is bad for the eyes.
Fact: Although parents have been saying this ever since TVs
first found their way into our homes, there's no evidence that
plunking down right in front of the TV set damages someone's
eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says that kids
can actually focus up close without eyestrain better than
adults, so they often develop the habit of sitting right in
front of the television or holding reading material close to
their eyes. However, sitting close to a TV may be a sign of
nearsightedness. Myth: If you cross your eyes, they'll stay that
way. Fact: Contrary to the old saying, eyes will not stay that
way if you cross them. If your child is crossing one eye
constantly, schedule an evaluation by an ophthalmologist. Myth:
If parents have poor eyesight, their kids will inherit that
trait. Fact: Unfortunately, this one is som