Could the Nano texture screen on my iMac cause headaches?

[Donnation]

I've always been a huge fan of matte screens, and have a matte screen protector on both my iPhone and iPad. I just received my Nano texture iMac on Friday and absolutely love it, with one problem. Since I purchased it I've experienced headaches after sitting behind it for long periods of time.... I know that there is a slight loss in clarity when looking at the screen as compared to glossy, but its not one that is really noticeable to me and I actually find it pleasing to look at. But I'm wondering if my eyes are trying too hard to focus on text as it isn't quite as sharp as it is on a glossy display.

Has anyone else with the Nano display experienced this? I'd hate to return it as I love everything about the iMac but obviously can't work on it if its going to cause me to get headaches. I don't know if they are related but was just curious if it was possible that this screen could be causing it. If anyone has any insight into this I'd appreciate it.

 

[ruslan120]

Unlikely that nano texture would be the culprit but newer displays beyond 2014?2015? use a different LCD technology that causes headaches in some. I forget the acronym but googling for “newer lcd technology headaches” would illuminate more on this.

 

[velocityg4]

Could be PWM. Set the screen at full brightness and turn off any automatic ambient light adjustment. Not sure if this includes True Tone. See if that clears up your issue.

 

[rkuo]

I've always been a huge fan of matte screens, and have a matte screen protector on both my iPhone and iPad. I just received my Nano texture iMac on Friday and absolutely love it, with one problem. Since I purchased it I've experienced headaches after sitting behind it for long periods of time.... I know that there is a slight loss in clarity when looking at the screen as compared to glossy, but its not one that is really noticeable to me and I actually find it pleasing to look at. But I'm wondering if my eyes are trying too hard to focus on text as it isn't quite as sharp as it is on a glossy display.

Has anyone else with the Nano display experienced this? I'd hate to return it as I love everything about the iMac but obviously can't work on it if its going to cause me to get headaches. I don't know if they are related but was just curious if it was possible that this screen could be causing it. If anyone has any insight into this I'd appreciate it.

I think the only true test of this is you. Could just take some acclimation over time, could be the screen and you. I don’t think everyone has this problem, but I’m sure some do.

 

[Donnation]

I think the only true test of this is you. Could just take some acclimation over time, could be the screen and you. I don’t think everyone has this problem, but I’m sure some do.

Yeah I actually do think it was something else. I’ve worked on it today with no issues so maybe I was just having a bad headache for some other reason yesterday. All is well now.

 

[iDomDotCom]

Yeah I actually do think it was something else. I’ve worked on it today with no issues so maybe I was just having a bad headache for some other reason yesterday. All is well now.

Great to hear. Overall though, do you recommend the nano-texture?

 

[Donnation]

Great to hear. Overall though, do you recommend the nano-texture?

I'd absolutely recommend it.