I don't need glasses. But my head is killing me and I have been on-line all day. What do I do? (And Don't Say Get OFF The Computer, Smarties) Can I adjust this or something?
Please? Pretty Please?
2007-05-09 09:19:42 · 9 answers · asked by Dovey 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Put on sunglasses, take a short break to get some aspirins or Tylenol and rehydrate, lots of water! Marathon sessions on the computer aren't for the inexperienced. I always keep a first aid box near by. Band-aids for blistered fingers; water to keep from getting dehydrated; chips, Ding-Dongs, cheese nips for energy; fresh box of Depends; the telephone is within reach in case of a wrong number; beer in case the questions start seeming important.
2007-05-09 09:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Happy Pants 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a CRT, make sure that the refresh rate is at least 75 Hz. 60 will cause a perceptible flicker, you may not notice it if you look directly at it but it will cause a headache over time.
Adjust the brightness and contrast to where it is comfortable to look at it.
Make sure fonts are large enough to read comfortably.
Avoid text on black backgrounds.
Get off the computer! Seriously, take breaks. every 10-15 minutes stop what you are doing, sit back, stretch and close your eye for a second. Every hour or so get up and walk somewhere. Sitting in one position, staring at an object all day is going to give you a headache whatever it is.
Also, if this doe not happen frequently, you may just have a headache. Take two ibuprofen and call me in the morning.
2007-05-09 16:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click on your desktop and select properties. select the settings tab and then click on advanced. select the monitor tab and if the refresh rate is 60MHz. change it to the next higher value. A CRT with a refresh rate of 60MHz will cause an almost unnoticeable flicker on the screen that can cause eye strain and head aches
2007-05-09 16:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by medic391 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably the refresh rate that is giving you a headache. Try changing it to a higher setting and see if that helps.
2007-05-09 16:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by hllywood72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Change the contrast and brightness, try to sit a bit farther away, change the resolution up or down. (I won't say take a break!)
2007-05-09 16:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem and it was actually the video card in the computer that was messed up and it was hard on my eyes trying to focus so hard on something that was not real clear.
2007-05-09 16:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
witht changes of color and brightness you should be fine but its not really a good idea to stay ther ethe hole time. well i would sugest a diffrent kind of monitor. there some special ones out there.
2007-05-09 16:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Apocalipce Industries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey dovey,you do need to take a break and relax for a few minutes then.adjust the contrast and brightness.you didnt want to hear take a break but you should.
2007-05-09 17:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
crt monitors may be able to headache
you must ;
select lcd monitors,reduce work hours,low brightness,true point of view....etc
2007-05-09 16:29:18 · answer #9 · answered by seawolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋