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From: ferris@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Richard T. Ferris)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Safety of mono monitors
Summary: Are color monitors easier on the eyes?
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Date: 28 Oct 89 14:00:33 GMT
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Recently I have noticed I have been getting eyestrain and my
eyes have been getting worse.  I use an amber monitor (PGS Max-12)
for at least 4 hours per day.  The question is would a VGA 
monitor reduce my eyestrain by allowing me to reduce the contrast
and/or reset the colors to a more pleasant mix?  Now some might
think that this is just a ploy to upgrade (and maybe it is).
But nevertheless, has anyone seen literature or had experience
which would shed light on the question?  Thanks.

RF

Richard T. Ferris
ferris@eniac.seas.upenn.edu
University of Pennsylvania