{"id":63083,"date":"2022-06-15T14:20:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T14:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=63083"},"modified":"2022-06-15T14:20:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T14:20:03","slug":"is-your-computer-screen-unhealthy-heres-how-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/is-your-computer-screen-unhealthy-heres-how-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Computer Screen Unhealthy? Here\u2019s How To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7odQBvcr_X8?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Computer screens are a major source of eye strain. Even if you don&#8217;t wear glasses or contact lenses, your eyes can be negatively impacted by staring at your computer screen. Those who do wear glasses are even more at risk.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being unhealthy for your eyes, computer screens may also be bad for your mood. Research has shown that repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard can be mentally draining over time. This is especially true if you sit in the same position for hours on end, as is common with most office jobs and some other pursuits such as gaming. This can lead to feelings of depression and feelings of being burnt out on work.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to minimize eye strain and repetitive stress injuries from using your computer will help keep you healthy, happy, and more efficient in the long run!<\/p>\n<p>How to Tell If Your Computer Screen Is Unhealthy:<\/p>\n<p>If you notice any of these symptoms on a regular basis, it&#8217;s likely that your computer environment could use some improvement:<\/p>\n<p>* Blurred vision<\/p>\n<p>* Headaches &#038; migraines<\/p>\n<p>* Dry eyes &#038; burning\/itchy eyes<\/p>\n<p>* Neck pain or stiffness<\/p>\n<p>* Eye fatigue &#038; discomfort (including dryness)<\/p>\n<p>How to Improve Your Computer&#8217;s Health:<\/p>\n<p>1. Set up your monitor so that<\/p>\n<p>Now, I know that you\u2019re thinking this is pointless. After all, how can a computer screen be unhealthy? It\u2019s just a monitor. However, if you think about it, that\u2019s not true at all. In fact, your computer screen can pose a very real threat to your health and well being.<\/p>\n<p>Toxins in the Air \u2013 Your computer screen may seem harmless enough, but in reality it can put you at risk for numerous health problems. Chemicals like mercury and benzene are used to make the glass in computer monitors. These chemicals are known toxins that have been linked to cancer and many other serious health conditions. The amount of chemicals in your screen could vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and age of your monitor. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the potential danger from these toxins such as using a more modern monitor with safer production methods.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to toxins, your computer screen could also cause you breathing problems due to dust and bacteria buildup on the surface of the screen. Again, this can vary greatly based on how often you clean your monitor. The dirtier your monitor is over time, the more likely you are to experience allergies and other respiratory problems.*<\/p>\n<p>How Many Hours Did You Just Waste Reading<\/p>\n<p>Your computer monitor is like a TV set with a single loudspeaker. It blasts all your video, web and gaming content directly at you.<\/p>\n<p>A real TV set has speakers in different parts of the room so the sound is not coming right at you. The same is true of your surround sound system or home theater setup.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, your TV screen has a protective anti-glare coating that shatters light into hundreds of different reflections rather than allowing it to hit you directly. Your computer screen does not have this protective coating, which is why you have to have your lights on in the room while viewing content on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>The result is that when you look at a computer screen, the light energy is going directly into your eyes and bouncing around inside your skull, stimulating brain activity in an unhealthy way. All that stimulation may be producing fatigue and migraines for many people because their brains are tired from trying to process this additional information stream.<\/p>\n<p>The brain has limited power and recuperation abilities. It can only use so much energy per day before it begins to fatigue and lose effectiveness until it gets enough rest.* The more stimulation it receives, the harder it has to work to process all the information and keep you functioning well.* This can cause fatigue and headaches<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of factors that affect your computer screen. You may not be aware of all the different components in your screen and what they do. If you have a laptop or computer, you will want to learn more about your screen and how to make it as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Tinted Screens:<\/p>\n<p>Some screens have been treated with a tinted film to reduce glare and eye strain. Some people like the way that it looks but others think that it is too dark. The tint can be removed if you wish, but most people only want to remove it if their eyes are bothering them from the extra darkness.<\/p>\n<p>There are three different ways that manufacturers apply the tint film to your screen. They can use spray, roll-on or wet-and-dry methods and some companies will use two or three of these techniques on one computer screen. The spray method is the most widely used technique because it is faster and more cost effective than the other two methods. The spray method uses a single layer of tinting that goes over the top of your monitor&#8217;s TFT (thin film transistor) panel.<\/p>\n<p>The roll-on method puts down two layers of film and this allows for a better color match with the original screen color, most companies use this technique<\/p>\n<p>The screens on your computer or phone are not healthy to look at for long periods of time. These screens emit blue light, which has been proven to be bad for the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to understand how these screens were bad for your eyes, the University of Toledo conducted a study called &#8220;Blue Light and Melanopsin.&#8221; They took two groups of mice and exposed one group to screen light and the other group to natural light. The mice that were exposed to the screen light developed melanopsin suppression, which is when the eye begins to ignore signals from melanopsin, a photopigment that helps control circadian rhythms.<\/p>\n<p>The same thing can happen in humans. Dr. Lisa Ostrick explains it in detail here: http:\/\/www.returntohealthprotocols.com\/blue-light-and-melanopsin\/<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things you need to look out for when you\u2019re shopping for a new computer screen. The first thing you have to do is make sure that the monitor you\u2019re looking at has an anti-glare coating. This will prevent your eyes from straining when you look at your screen.<\/p>\n<p>Tinted screens are generally easier on your eyes than darker monitors, so if possible, try and find a monitor with a tinted screen. This will allow you to see the screen clearly and save your eyes some stress.<\/p>\n<p>The size of your computer screen is also very important. You should make sure that you get a monitor that is the perfect size for your desk or table so that it doesn\u2019t take up too much room. Also, if you have multiple monitors, make sure they all match in size and style.<\/p>\n<p>It may be tempting to buy a bigger monitor than what you actually need, but don\u2019t let this temptation cause you to purchase something that is unnecessarily large while ignoring something that would better suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for a new computer screen, look out for these things before making a final decision. 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