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Red Eyes
Is it just me or does anyone else get it? 
When on PC playing games only, my eyes go very red not really sore just very red. I also work with PC, and after a days work they are not red its just when I'm gaming on the PC.
Do I need to worry?
Is there anything I can do to prevent it?
My Mrs is worried I may go blind. I think its no problem is it?
TIA
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13-04-2005, 09:12
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Re: Red Eyes
do you usually play online in a darkened room , it could be enough to make a difference 
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13-04-2005, 09:19
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Re: Red Eyes
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do you usually play online in a darkened room , it could be enough to make a difference |
No lights are on. I guess it beacuse I dont blink enougth but its hard to think blink when your in a game.
I might start wearing shades  But it will make my screen dark. And i would look silly not that anyone would see me. 
Just thinking long tearm will it make my eye sight really bad? I want to be able to see my kids when I have some 
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13-04-2005, 09:24
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Re: Red Eyes
Might be an idea to raise that refresh rate above the default 60Hz. 
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13-04-2005, 09:33
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Might be an idea to raise that refresh rate above the default 60Hz. |
Nice 1 how do I do that? On the game itself or control panel?
I'd rep you but need to spread.  Can somone rep the man?
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13-04-2005, 09:39
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Re: Red Eyes
Are you running an ATI card, with Windows XP?
If so, go into the driver control panel (right click desktop, properties, settings, advanced) then click on Displays.
Click on the button above the monitor then use the refresh rate override but don't set it too high - maybe 75Hz at first, or "same as desktop".
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13-04-2005, 09:40
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Re: Red Eyes
As Richard says, update your refresh rate . Also (and I know this is difficult within games), make sure you look away from the screen every 10 to 15 minutes. This is to force your eyes to focus on something else, and may actually help reduce inflammation. Also, you should play in a well lit room (particulary if you are tired and/or susceptible to epilepsy), but if possible, make sure the light does not cause a glare on your monitor.
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13-04-2005, 09:44
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Re: Red Eyes
Thanks guys. 
Will try that tonight Richard. 
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13-04-2005, 09:46
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Re: Red Eyes
I used to get pretty bad eyes / headaches when I played my games on a crt monitor.
Since changnig to tft I don't
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Re: Red Eyes
tft?
Whats that. My monitor is a cheap flat screen from PC world.
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13-04-2005, 09:52
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Re: Red Eyes
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tft?
Whats that. My monitor is a cheap flat screen from PC world.
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tft = thin film transistor...... or flat screen one 
I hope you manage to sort it out. Eye strain is a bitch.
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13-04-2005, 10:45
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Re: Red Eyes
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tft?
Whats that. My monitor is a cheap flat screen from PC world.
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OK, forget the refresh rate thing then - they are supposed to run at 60Hz.
Maybe lay off the skunk instead? 
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13-04-2005, 10:49
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Re: Red Eyes
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OK, forget the refresh rate thing then - they are supposed to run at 60Hz.
Maybe lay off the skunk instead? |
Well between you and me i'm trying to quit its been 2 weeks now and going well.
Mrs will not have me being anymore.
As we may have a baby soon.............
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13-04-2005, 10:55
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Re: Red Eyes
The quality should actually be better on a CRT and as has already been said try to set your refresh rate to above 75 if possible.
When using your PC you should not be in total darkness. Have some other small light on in the background. It stresses your eyes too much otherwise.
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13-04-2005, 12:15
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Re: Red Eyes
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Originally Posted by skunk4u
Is it just me or does anyone else get it?
When on PC playing games only, my eyes go very red not really sore just very red. I also work with PC, and after a days work they are not red its just when I'm gaming on the PC.
Do I need to worry?
Is there anything I can do to prevent it?
My Mrs is worried I may go blind. I think its no problem is it?
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