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Read the following:

"Almost no one can resist looking at an electronic screen before bedtime. A survey by the National Sleep Foundation says that 95% of Americans admit to watching television, playing video games, or checking their email or texts in the hour before sleep. This despite rumors that the practice will ruin your sleep or hurt your eyes.

"The good news is that ophthalmologists say that the blue light coming from a smartphone or computer screen does not cause eye damage or blindness. Staring too long at a bright screen in a dark room can cause dry eye or muscle strain, but those issues are temporary. Short of staring into the sun, they say, you cannot hurt your eyes by using them. Special glasses or screen filters are not needed.

"On the other hand, research shows that looking at electronic screens does make sleeping difficult. Artificial light increases alertness and makes it harder to fall asleep. Blue light can also keep the brain from releasing hormones that aid in reaching the deepest and most restful stages of sleep. These effects are especially powerful when the light-emitting devices are held close to the face. Sleep experts suggest putting away your phone or tablet for an hour or two before bedtime. If you can’t, at least use an app that dims and warms the light coming from the display."

Choose the outline that best shows the main idea and major details of this reading.


1:A I. Electronic devices both good and bad
A. eyes unhurt
B. brain damaged

2:B I. Sleep problems from electronics
A. Sleep study results
i. 95% of Americans watch before bed
ii. warnings about sleep issues ignored
B. Solutions
i. put away devices before bed
ii. use apps to minimize problems

3:C I. National Sleep Foundation study results are mixed
A. most Americans use electronics at night
i. doctors disagree
ii. eye doctors encourage electronic use
iii. brain doctors call for ban on electronics

4:D I. Dangers of electronic screens
A. Eye problems
i. prolonged use causes temporary irritation
ii. blue light causes no permanent damage
B. Poor sleep
i. bright light makes it harder to fall asleep
ii. blue light affects restful stages of sleep