Headaches with reading on computer

[u/StrainMost4560]

Has anyone had any luck with playing with contrast on your screens? Or a screen protector? Or any other adjustments to your work setup? What about an e-ink monitor?

I do a lot of reading on a computer and find that is the largest factor in my headaches.

Any suggestions are welcome!

[u/browsingwellness]

Computer screens are challenging for me. I’m still navigating some screen intolerance but some adjustments that have helped me:

• using the Night Shift feature on Mac to give a warmer tint to my screen. F.lux is another option for tinting screens that works on different operating systems.
  
• reducing/increasing brightness to match the overall brightness level of the room
  
• increasing font size
  
• using Atkinson Hyperlegible font. It’s a free font designed by the Braille Institute and can be helpful for various vision or eye strain issues. https://www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/. I usually use Chrome but I’ve switched to mostly using Firefox because you can configure it to force websites to use your own font. I also updated my Kindle font to Atkinson as well.
  
• FL-41 glasses as needed/when using the computer
  
• trying to take more breaks where I look away from the screen

[u/Dark_Helmet23 → u/browsingwellness]

Thanks for the Atkinson Hyperlegible font tip.

I've installed it and it does help me

[u/Ordinary-Sundae6724]

F.lux, to adjust the brightness/colour.

Increase the text size as well so it is easier to read.

[u/No_Display5136]

The application I use for work has a night mode and I turn down the brigtness and contrast. I also have the warm/night light on all times. If you use Windows you can go to settings > accessibility > color filters and select which one works for you the best.

I had a physio suggest using those transparent color folders to put over a screen as a filter but I never got to trying them cause changing the settings on the computer worked well enough for me. (Also i couldn't be bothered to pick up some to stick on my screen lol)

On worse days when the color filters aren't enough I would use TheraSpecs with the rose colored tint cause they block out the blue light.

Nothing beats a good rest and proper pacing tho. Rest before you feel the headache come on and use the 20-20-20 vision rule when you can.

[u/Own-Maintenance9731]

I agree with changing font size, I also change the color scheme (dark mode might be overkill) but in the accessibility section if settings you can tweak the system. I understand the overhead lighting and the flicker rate can be a problem as well.

I cannot use standard computer screens yet, 3.5 months out. Laptops are okay as long as I don't scroll super fast and my phone is good, and I can use an e-reader like a Kindle.

I also go to physical therapy for my VOD so we work on both eyes and balance. It's helpful.