Headaches viewing computer screen.?
Hi there. Please help! I have been having some serious headaches for the past year - all related to my computer monitor.
I work in a cubicle. No natural light. Lights from the ceiling, but not too much. I had a computer CRT monitor, and was having headaches. So I put a 3M filter screen on it, but still headaches. I switched to a sony LCD screen, and still have problems. I put the 3m filter screen on that - still problems. I bought one of those natural lights that are supposed to reproduce sunshine (it seems just like a bright white light) - still problems.
There doesn't appear to be a glare on my screen from the overhead lights. I sit about 2 feet from my screen. I had the company ergonomics person come check it all out, but nothing abnormal - i sit at the right height, good distance from screen etc.
I don't have these problems when I work at home or use the laptop in different locations (i.e., coffee shops, home office, library, etc.)
Any advice or help is much appreciated!
For CRT's -
Try setting the refresh rate as high as your monitor can handle. This will cut down on the flicker from your monitor. You may not notice it, but your mind does. 85 to 100 Hz is a good place to start. Most modern monitors support at least 85 Hz.
For LCDs, the refresh rate doesn't matter, but the response time does. However theres no way to adjust this, you just have to buy an LCD with the lowest response time possible.
Also, are the overhead lights flourescent? Those type of lights have a lot of flicker. If possible, try turning out the overhead lights and use on the natural sunshine light.
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