What is more strenuous on eyes, reading on a computer screen or text?

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Reading on a computer screen and reading text both contribute to eye strain, but the key factor is not the medium itself but the duration of focus. Users with LCD monitors may experience less strain compared to older monitors, but prolonged reading without breaks is detrimental regardless of the display type. The recommended solution is to take regular breaks, change focal distances, and perform eye exercises to alleviate strain. Consulting an optometrist for personalized eye exercises can further enhance eye comfort.

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  • Understanding of eye strain and its causes
  • Familiarity with LCD monitor technology
  • Basic knowledge of eye health and exercises
  • Awareness of ergonomic practices for screen use
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Which is more strenuous on human eyes? Because i do plenty a lot of both of them. If i learn that one is less strenuous than the other, i wil probably start spending more time doing that instead.
Btw, i have an LCD monitor, which I've heard is better than a regular monitor, but it kind of just sounds like a myth to me.
 
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You can get eyestrain either way. Older monitors were worse than newer ones, but reading for long periods of time is also bad for causing eyestrain. The solution to the problem isn't switching from one to the other, but instead to give your eyes breaks to rest and change focal distances. There are muscles that help focus your eyes, so if you're holding them in one place for a long time, they get tired (think about how your arm gets tired if you hold it out a long time...it's not a hard thing to hold out your arm, but holding it there a long time is). Close your eyes, focus on a distant wall, or some other things in the room at different distances, and then return to reading. You'll notice quickly that your eyes don't get tired so fast if you do that.

If you have especially weak eye muscles for some reason, an optometrist can help teach you further eye exercises.
 
thanks, that's some good info.
Btw, random question. Are the pf mentors the mods?
 
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Btw, random question. Are the pf mentors the mods?
Yes, we are the moderators.
 
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