screen resolutions and eye strain

[Phil Meyer]

Hi Elizabeth,

Just to add a little anecdotal evidence to the topic.  I found that
although switching several months ago to 600 x 800 on a 15" monitor
produced some eye strain at first, after a few days I adjusted with no
problems. 

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On Mon, 22 Sep 1997, Elizabeth L. Blakely wrote:

> 
> I realize that you can fit more on a screen with 600 x 840 but worry about
> corresponding problems with eyestrain.  I recently tried switching my
> screen to a higher resolution and found the 600 x 840 really difficult to
> adjust to.  Part of the problem seems to emanate from focusing on to fine
> a subject for too long.  The experts all encourage us to take regular
> breaks to alleviate potential problems of eyestrain, wrist strain, neck
> problems--but how many of us do?  
> 
> Maybe this should be a focus of more research by our profession (in
> conjunction with medical and human computer interaction types) in a
> culture which is becoming increasingly dependent on computers.  Moreover
> shouldn't we as professionals should be extremely careful about
> exasterbating the problem.  Does using a high resolution limit access by
> the visually impaired?
> 
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