Computer Monitor Screen

[SupraDerk]

So what's something good to put on a monitor to reduce damage to your eyes? I've reduced the brightness and contrast on mine and my eyes still kind of "burn" after looking at it for a little while. I have to look at a computer screen for at least a couple of hours a day so "just don't look at the monitor" type answers won't really help me out, heh.

Any suggestions?

 

[Kai]

Themes can sometimes help, something like 'Royale Remixed' (which is what i'm using), is very easy on the eyes. Also, change white backgrounds to ever so slightly grey (from 255 255 255 to 240 240 240 is enough for me).

Desktop pictures...try and make them dark, or just use a shade of dark grey. Don't use black as its a sharp contrasting colour.

You might find this helpful:

Royale Remixed Theme: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/44294818

 

[SupraDerk]

Thanks, I'll give that a try. Hopefully it works out better than my current setup (everything is dark, but the white of some web pages and programs makes a HORRIBLE contrast)

 

[MKIIINA]

if you dont have an lcd screen get one. they are much easier on the eyes overall compared to the old school crt tube design

 

[PROJECT N00b]

PUT ON SOME SUNGLASSES!!!

like so.

:icon_cool

 

[SupraDerk]

if you dont have an lcd screen get one. they are much easier on the eyes overall compared to the old school crt tube design

Nah I got rid of the CRT monitor years ago, I've been rocking an LCD screen for a little over half a decade

But I went with that theme, and so far so good. I think I'm also gonna try to manage my time better so that I can do my work in small amounts and take more breaks to give my eyes a rest

 

[GrimJack]

Another thing that many folks are not aware of is screen position - the top of the viewable are of your screen should be at eye level. This means that you'll always be looking slightly down at your display.

Furthermore, your screen should not be against a wall - you need to be able to look up every so often and refocus your eyes on something 10+ feet further away than your monitor.