Eye Strain on the Kindle - Page 2

rjude02 · 08-18-2009, 04:49 PM

The mind receives messages from sensory cells. The mind can focus on sensory signals from the eye. Eyes that have become strained do not always deliver a clear signal. Inattention to eyestrain symptoms deprives the brain of meaningful signals.

pboss · 08-18-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by markbot

Is it just me....or does reading on the Kindle induce more eye strain than reading a paper book. I'm not sure yet....since I just started. I'll know more in a few days.

I think it might have something to do with the greyish background.

No, it's just a slightly different skillset. Your eyes should accommodate. No eyestrain here whatsoever and yes, I too believe, a good light can make the difference.

susan_cassidy · 08-18-2009, 08:04 PM

The Kindle 2 and DX have 16 gray shades.

I love the ability to increase the font size. It is far easier for me to read than a paperback.

fugazied · 08-18-2009, 09:57 PM

I don't get eyestrain but my eyes are so used to being glued to a screen now. When I first started using computers I did get eyestrain, after a few years my eyes were worse but the eyestrain was gone - I was used to reading from a screen.

If you aren't used to reading from a screen you may find yourself squinting more, not blinking enough, struggling to focus. I just found that I got used to it and it became easier.

Chuckwade87 · 08-22-2009, 09:51 AM

Recently I had to purchase my books for school, and they were pbooks rather than ebooks, and I started reading some off the material and the switch back from ebooks to pbooks is rough.
i found that I can´t read as long with a pbook as I can with my kindle or 505.
But then again I had lasik about 3 yrs ago. Which may be a factor as well.....

bwaldron · 08-22-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

I love the ability to increase the font size. It is far easier for me to read than a paperback.

Absolutely agree.

Xiaopanda · 08-22-2009, 09:48 PM

I've got the ez reader and find that ambient light is good enough most of the time.

I also have astigmatisim, so when I read wihout glasses Iincrease the font size and its all good.

I used to use a PDA, and found myself getting sleepy in 1/2 an hour, though I usually plowed on for hours at a time. I don't get this with an EInk screen.

You may simply need reading glasses to correct the issue...Happens with age and long term use of Computer screens...what can ya do?

rjude02 · 08-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Sometimes when daily tasks strain the eyes they can develop a particular eye syndrome. When that happens, minor eyestrain can lead to the appearance of real vision problems.

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08-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#16
rjude02 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	The mind receives messages from sensory cells. The mind can focus on sensory signals from the eye. Eyes that have become strained do not always deliver a clear signal. Inattention to eyestrain symptoms deprives the brain of meaningful signals.

08-18-2009, 08:04 PM	#18
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	The Kindle 2 and DX have 16 gray shades. I love the ability to increase the font size. It is far easier for me to read than a paperback.

08-18-2009, 09:57 PM	#19
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I don't get eyestrain but my eyes are so used to being glued to a screen now. When I first started using computers I did get eyestrain, after a few years my eyes were worse but the eyestrain was gone - I was used to reading from a screen. If you aren't used to reading from a screen you may find yourself squinting more, not blinking enough, struggling to focus. I just found that I got used to it and it became easier.

08-22-2009, 09:51 AM	#20
Chuckwade87 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 42 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grafenwoeher, Germany Device: Amazon Kindle/Sony PRS 505	Recently I had to purchase my books for school, and they were pbooks rather than ebooks, and I started reading some off the material and the switch back from ebooks to pbooks is rough. i found that I can´t read as long with a pbook as I can with my kindle or 505. But then again I had lasik about 3 yrs ago. Which may be a factor as well.....

08-22-2009, 09:48 PM	#22
Xiaopanda Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 1290 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I've got the ez reader and find that ambient light is good enough most of the time. I also have astigmatisim, so when I read wihout glasses Iincrease the font size and its all good. I used to use a PDA, and found myself getting sleepy in 1/2 an hour, though I usually plowed on for hours at a time. I don't get this with an EInk screen. You may simply need reading glasses to correct the issue...Happens with age and long term use of Computer screens...what can ya do?

08-24-2009, 02:18 PM	#23
rjude02 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Sometimes when daily tasks strain the eyes they can develop a particular eye syndrome. When that happens, minor eyestrain can lead to the appearance of real vision problems.