Newbie question about long term eye damage

[Out1s]

I'm about to begin my journey in this interesting hobby and wondered if this has a price for my eyes. I couldn't find any information about that so I just want to ask if using a loupe damaging your sight or has any bad influence on your eyes? I don't wear glasses and my eyesight is good but I heard some stories about watchmakers that they're eyes severely damaged from using watchmaker's loupe for years.

I'm planning to use high quality loupes only made by Bergeon/Horotec and not planning to buy a microscope soon, so should I expect any damage to my eyes? I know it might sound stupid but I hope you'll understand

Thanks!

[RichardHarris123]

I am reasonably sure that this is a fallacy. I have read many articles that state wearing the wrong glasses doesn't damage your eyes, it will give you headache though, the same should apply for using magnification. 

[AndyGSi]

If anything it might be someone who's doing it 8 to 10 hours a day, every day of the week, but wouldn't hold much to it.

[HectorLooi]

I think long hours of loupe use causes neck and back strain. Years of being hunched over the bench using loupes will probably cause back injuries. 

It would probably be best to use a microscope and pay attention to your posture and take frequent breaks to relieve the strain in the eyes and back.

[oldhippy]

I wear glasses  and I was in the horology field for around 30 years as a watch and clockmaker I used different strengths of eyeglasses and it never caused problems with my eyesight. I did before starting consulted my Optometrists he said you have nothing to worry about. I have more problems now with my eyes as I'm a diabetic. If you have any doubts do what I did.