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Offline Agent

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OT Problems with eyes
on: September 08, 2003, 01:01:11 pm
I have a problem here .I think that my eyes get strained a lot  while I work at my PC. Now that I have more IT orientated subjects at school, it may get even worse. Usually, in the mornings, I can see more red color on my eyes than white ad it's horrible. I don't actually feel pain but red is there. What monitor settings should I use? How should i plan my PC working time? Any recommendations?
Thanks :)

By the way, I currently have it set at 1024*768 85Hz and it's a 19" Dell monitor.
 

Offline Gloriano

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Reply #1 on: September 08, 2003, 01:06:08 pm
go doctor
You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.- Nietzsche

When in despair I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall.- Mahatma Gandhi
 

Offline Assassin

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Reply #2 on: September 08, 2003, 01:07:09 pm
If your eyes are straining there are several techniques that may help....

Turn your monitor brightness down, and keep ambient lightning moderate and not dark (No late-night, lights off, computing)

Your eyes should be at the same vertical level as the top of the monitor

Sit further away from the monitor.

A bare minimun - once an hour take a full minute out to stare into the horizon so your eyes may relax.

I would also recommend spending less time on the computer, and more time out in the world. I find spending a few days away from the computer is enough to sort my eyes out.

Jack
 

Offline Assassin

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Reply #3 on: September 08, 2003, 01:09:12 pm
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Originally posted by Holy Imperial Gloriano
go doctor


Infact, bump to this. I glazed over the bit about seeing more red and white?! Sounds bad - doctor!

Jack
 

Offline Thorn

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Reply #4 on: September 08, 2003, 01:11:15 pm
Turn off the computer, go outside and WALK to the doctors... if your eyes are that bad, it may not be safe to drive....
 

Offline Woolie Wool

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Reply #5 on: September 08, 2003, 01:13:29 pm
Raise your monitor refresh rate to 120Hz or so. 85Hz is a recipe for headaches.
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Offline kasperl

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Reply #6 on: September 08, 2003, 01:20:30 pm
buy a TFT screen.

at least, my eyes are better with a TFT then a CRT. also, keeping ambient lighting to rather moderate levels, and lowering the brightness to a minimum should help.

also, get to a doctor pronto. if your eyes aer more red then white, it's time to go for a doctor ASAP.

if you have to use the computer for school, use it at a minimum, go for a TFT screen, and take brakes each 15 minutes 2 or something. go for coffee, toilet, pizza, crisps, beer, anything.
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Offline Agent

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Reply #7 on: September 08, 2003, 01:23:10 pm
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Originally posted by Woolie Wool
Raise your monitor refresh rate to 120Hz or so. 85Hz is a recipe for headaches.


I am not sure if i should raise it to 120. It says it may cause hardware problems.
 

Offline kasperl

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Reply #8 on: September 08, 2003, 01:28:59 pm
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Originally posted by Agent


I am not sure if i should raise it to 120. It says it may cause hardware problems.


try the highest refresh rate the hardware can take.

edit: perhaps lower the resolution too, but don't go below 1024/768, IMHO
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you haven't learned masochism until you've tried to read a Microsoft help file.  -- Goober5000
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You cannot defeat Windows through strength alone. Only patience, a lot of good luck, and a sledgehammer will do the job. --StratComm
 

Offline Gloriano

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Reply #9 on: September 08, 2003, 01:30:59 pm
why peoples sit in front of computer 12hours:D
You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.- Nietzsche

When in despair I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall.- Mahatma Gandhi
 

Offline Taristin

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Reply #10 on: September 08, 2003, 01:43:28 pm
I have to keep mine at 60 hz to get a clear picture. 70+ make the screen wobbley, and anything from 75 on up gives me an unsupport rabge error from my monitor... :(
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Offline RandomTiger

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Reply #11 on: September 08, 2003, 01:45:37 pm
Do you have / need glasses?

If you are still only at school (ie young) and are having these problems I would be worried. I personally would not use a computer until I've seen a doctor rather than risk damaging my sight in any way.
 

Offline Woolie Wool

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Reply #12 on: September 08, 2003, 02:25:18 pm
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Originally posted by Raa Tor'h
I have to keep mine at 60 hz to get a clear picture. 70+ make the screen wobbley, and anything from 75 on up gives me an unsupport rabge error from my monitor... :(

Buy a real monitor or lower your res.
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16:46   Quanto   it itches like hell
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Offline Agent

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Reply #13 on: September 08, 2003, 02:42:24 pm
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Originally posted by RandomTiger
Do you have / need glasses?

If you are still only at school (ie young) and are having these problems I would be worried. I personally would not use a computer until I've seen a doctor rather than risk damaging my sight in any way.


I don't have or need glasses. I can see perfectly fine.
 

Offline Nico

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Reply #14 on: September 08, 2003, 02:51:54 pm
spend less time on your PC. that's the only way, everything else is bullcrap. if you stay in front of your screen all day long, all week long, you'll end up, well, just like I was ( and you don't want to have the headaches I used to have ).
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Offline RandomTiger

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Reply #15 on: September 08, 2003, 03:07:14 pm
I can also advise getting a natural keyboard, before your hands mess up.
 

Offline Woolie Wool

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Reply #16 on: September 08, 2003, 03:11:03 pm
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Originally posted by RandomTiger
I can also advise getting a natural keyboard, before your hands mess up.


I hate those "natural keyboards" because I don't touch type like most people. Plus, the old layout is familiar to me and I can type faster with it.
16:46   Quanto   ****, a mosquito somehow managed to bite the side of my palm
16:46   Quanto   it itches like hell
16:46   Woolie   !8ball does Quanto have malaria
16:46   BotenAnna   Woolie: The outlook is good.
16:47   Quanto   D:

"did they use anesthetic when they removed your sense of humor or did you have to weep and struggle like a tiny baby"
--General Battuta
 

Offline kasperl

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Reply #17 on: September 08, 2003, 03:14:55 pm
i should try one of those, but i doubt it will help much, i am used to this way too much.

*notices sore wrist*

how much do those things cost?
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you haven't learned masochism until you've tried to read a Microsoft help file.  -- Goober5000
I've got 2 drug-addict syblings and one alcoholic whore. And I'm a ****ing sociopath --an0n
You cannot defeat Windows through strength alone. Only patience, a lot of good luck, and a sledgehammer will do the job. --StratComm
 

Offline Nico

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Reply #18 on: September 08, 2003, 03:15:52 pm
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Originally posted by Woolie Wool


I hate those "natural keyboards" because I don't touch type like most people. Plus, the old layout is familiar to me and I can type faster with it.


well, that sure is great and very educational. mind sharing other parts of your life with us?
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Offline Woolie Wool

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Reply #19 on: September 08, 2003, 03:18:43 pm
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Originally posted by Venom


well, that sure is great and very educational. mind sharing other parts of your life with us?



Whatever.
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16:46   Quanto   ****, a mosquito somehow managed to bite the side of my palm
16:46   Quanto   it itches like hell
16:46   Woolie   !8ball does Quanto have malaria
16:46   BotenAnna   Woolie: The outlook is good.
16:47   Quanto   D:

"did they use anesthetic when they removed your sense of humor or did you have to weep and struggle like a tiny baby"
--General Battuta
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