LCD MONITOR EYE STRAIN

[Guest]

These monitors are supposed to be easier on the eyes. I find quite the
opposite and not just eye strain but headache, mild nausea and mild
dizziness. I have heard many people complain about adverse symtoms from these
LCD monitors.
Anyone else suffering? Any ideas on how to make viewing easier and
healthful. These anti glare screens on the market are of no help.

 

[JS]

Use Clear Type fonts, use the default resolution for your LCD.
Also LCD monitors can have a brighter image, so setting the brightness down
a notch or two may help.

JS

 

[Allan]

These monitors are supposed to be easier on the eyes. I find quite the
opposite and not just eye strain but headache, mild nausea and mild
dizziness. I have heard many people complain about adverse symtoms from
these
LCD monitors.
Anyone else suffering? Any ideas on how to make viewing easier and
healthful. These anti glare screens on the market are of no help.

Take frequent breaks and if the problem persists visit an optometrist.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

These monitors are supposed to be easier on the eyes.

The only people who make that claim are those manufacturing an/or
selling them. There's no supporting medical evidence to support the
assertion, and I've come across some flatly refuting it.


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[GO]

I'm not a fan of LCD monitors myself but have to use one at work. It
usually takes a bit of tweaking but I can get them so they don't bother my
eyes. The two big factors for me is the the brightness/contrast and
resolution. I don't like running at such a low resolution but I've found
1024x768 acceptable on the eyes. Nausea and dizziness are two symptoms I
have not had from a monitor and it does not sound good. As someone else
suggested you may want to check with an optometrist.

 

[Phisherman]

These monitors are supposed to be easier on the eyes. I find quite the
opposite and not just eye strain but headache, mild nausea and mild
dizziness. I have heard many people complain about adverse symtoms from these
LCD monitors.
Anyone else suffering? Any ideas on how to make viewing easier and
healthful. These anti glare screens on the market are of no help.

I use a PC 8+ hours a day and used to get eye strain/headaches. All
that is now gone! My eye doctor suggested focusing on a distant
object 3-4 times an hour. The eye focus lasts only 3-5 seconds and
worked like a charm. It has also been suggested to get in the habit of
blinking more or use eye drops (Thera Tears has no preservatives).
Make sure there are no reflections on the monitor. Position the
monitor height such that your eyes are at the top of the monitor. Good
posture helps. My guess is that there are many PC users that abuse
their eyes or take them for granted. An eye checkup is a good thing,
and you can ask your doctor for more tips.

 

[dobey]

I use a PC 8+ hours a day and used to get eye strain/headaches. All
that is now gone! My eye doctor suggested focusing on a distant
object 3-4 times an hour. The eye focus lasts only 3-5 seconds and
worked like a charm. It has also been suggested to get in the habit of
blinking more or use eye drops (Thera Tears has no preservatives).
Make sure there are no reflections on the monitor. Position the
monitor height such that your eyes are at the top of the monitor. Good
posture helps. My guess is that there are many PC users that abuse
their eyes or take them for granted. An eye checkup is a good thing,
and you can ask your doctor for more tips.

It's good practice for most people.

You are excersicing the muscles that stretch the lens when you focus on
something in the distance, then something close up.

Though chances are after 40ish you will need some glasses because the lense
loses it's flexibility over time.