How do I refresh my LCD monitor to say 85? My eyes hurt and I spend a lot of time on the computer?

Answer 1

If your monitor supports that refresh rate you can.
Go to Start/settings/control panel.
Click on the Display icon.
Then the monitor tab, there you will see the options.

Answer 2

From a 20 to 24, not so much, but it all depends on different aspects: Are you using it at night with the brightness high? Are you straining your eyes to view it? If so, it will hurt your eyes more. I had a 19 inch TV about 4 years ago, now I've got a 40, and it defo has serious effects on your eyes if you are sitting very close to it, but I'm about to buy a 24 inch monitor as well. Hope that helps :) PS: What type of monitor are you looking at?

Answer 3

You should speak with an eye doctor about this. It was common to adjust the refresh rate for CRT's. If you're eyes are hurting try adjusting your resolution to make the icons bigger.

Right-click on the Desktop
Click on Settings (Adjust resolution here)
Click on Advanced
Click on Monitor (Adjust refresh rate here)

If the display does not support 85 Hz. The highest setting should be fine.

I consult on technology ergonomic issues at the university i work for and eye strain is a biggy these days.

Answer 4

Taking a different approach: Problem is tired eyes, solution is bigger monitor with low dot pitch. Magazine writers agree that spending the most you can for GOOD quality large screen (19" minimum) is best for your eyes. Audio experts similarly say put 2/3 of the money in the speakers. Most decent computer/audio technology today is close in quality. The difference is in what you look at 8-10 hours/day or listen to constantly. Save your eyes and move back a bit with big screen for the computer. Enjoy a full, audible range with 20Hz-20kHz flat response speakers.

Answer 5

most lcd monitors can ONLY refresh at 60hz. make sure yours is capable of higher before you change the setting.