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Old 06-26-2008, 12:48 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Morken View Post
Um, but isn't the fact that e-readers don't have any backlights (and so, no strain on the eyes from hours reading books) what makes them so good for... book reading?
Here is an interesting article on eye-strain from the optical experts.

http://www.aoa.org/x5253.xml

It looks like the real problem may be habits of the user and vanity in not wearing glasses is a contributer (reading between the lines). Neither backlight or refresh seem to be a factor except when refresh and florescent lights clash.

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