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Are Low Refresh Rates Bad for the Eyes?

Posted by Cliff on from the the-flicker-it-hurts dept.

suwalski asks: "Often when I go over to someone's house to help them with 'computer stuff' (translation: free support), I notice that many people who don't know better still use 60Hz as their refresh rate. XP seems to automatically tune higher, but for the others, I immediately bump it up, because it hurts my eyes. They say they don't see the difference. Am I right to assume that low refresh rates that make my eyes water are not healthy? If people don't notice the low refresh rate, does it still damage their eyes? Anyone know of any studies or papers?"

3 of 27 comments (clear)

  1. It's fucking Christmas by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    and you worry about flicker? I want to say:

    GET SOME FUCKING PRIORITIES!

  2. Re:Yes, yes they are. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I LOSE IT.

  3. don't forget... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    premarital sex will blow your legs off