>no doubt led to my bad eyesight

fyi, "staring at screens" being bad for your eyes is a myth.

from: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/safeguarding-your-...

>Myth: Staring at a computer screen all day is bad for the eyes.

>Fact: Although using a computer will not harm your eyes, staring at a computer screen all day will contribute to eyestrain or tired eyes.