Effective Reading Glare Solutions for Book Lovers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of glare experienced while reading books and textbooks, particularly focusing on potential solutions to mitigate this problem. Participants share their experiences and suggest various lighting options and alternatives.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with glare from shiny pages in textbooks and seek solutions.
  • One suggestion is to use indirect lighting, which involves directing light towards walls or ceilings rather than directly onto the reading material.
  • Another participant proposes using older texts, suggesting they may have less glare.
  • Daylight bulbs are mentioned as a potential solution, with claims that they reduce glare and provide better light for reading, although some participants note they can make everything appear bluer.
  • There is a shared sentiment that publishers should consider the issue of shiny pages in their designs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the problem of glare and the discomfort it causes, but multiple competing views on effective solutions remain, particularly regarding lighting options and the use of different types of texts.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on personal preferences for lighting and text types, and there are unresolved opinions on the effectiveness of various lighting solutions.

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I have a problem with reading... I notice that most lighting in combination with my books/textbooks really generates an awful glare. I know I can just tilt the book.. but in the case of a larger textbook this is often a problem (even if I put something underneath to tilt it). Anyone know of any other solution(s).
 
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Oh God I've had that problem too with one of my textbooks! I'd like to know how to avoid this problem as well .
 
I used to have that problem when I was still a student too. It would really give me some nasty eye strain. About the best you can do is use indirect lighting...lights that shine against the walls or ceiling, not directly onto your books. Other than that, the only cure I know of is to graduate so you don't have to read so many shiny-paged textbooks anymore.
 
Yeah, I'm not a fan of shiny pages either.

I think the publishers/manufacturers should look into this.
 
=-( ... hmmm
 
Use older texts.

They're usually better anyway.
 
You can use daylight bulbs instead of regular ones, they reduce glare and supposedly provide a light better suited for reading or close up work. The only problem IMO is they make everything a little bluer. :rolleyes:
 
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You can use daylight bulbs instead of regular ones, they reduce glare and supposedly provide a light better suited for reading or close up work. The only problem IMO is they make everything a little bluer. :rolleyes:
I don't like those bulbs. They don't seem as bright, and yes, everything looks blue.
 

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