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Adamantus
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12 May 2016, 8:59 am

Do you have a problem with the reflectivity of screens on smartphones, tablets in particular (but also laptops)? I have to use a screen protector and limit my smartphone usage to several minutes a day otherwise my eyes become painful and sore. I think I'm pretty certain I have a sensory issue with my eyes and I have to bathe them regularly otherwise I can end up in a meltdown which is pretty awful.

I find that pc screens are much better than anything mobile and have a much more matte look. I can also place it on the back of the desk to limit the problems.

I wish they would develop better screens for us but they never do.. I've found Acer to the worst offender in this.

I just wanted to know whether you have similar problems? 8O :nerdy:



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12 May 2016, 6:41 pm

Adamantus wrote:
Do you have a problem with the reflectivity of screens on smartphones, tablets in particular (but also laptops)? I have to use a screen protector and limit my smartphone usage to several minutes a day otherwise my eyes become painful and sore. I think I'm pretty certain I have a sensory issue with my eyes and I have to bathe them regularly otherwise I can end up in a meltdown which is pretty awful.

I find that pc screens are much better than anything mobile and have a much more matte look. I can also place it on the back of the desk to limit the problems.

I wish they would develop better screens for us but they never do.. I've found Acer to the worst offender in this.

I just wanted to know whether you have similar problems? 8O :nerdy:

There are always aftermarket screen protectors/filters that you can buy to cancel out any glare. I don't think gloss screens hurt my eyes, though they just make it difficult to see in sunlight.