Other Eye-strain while using iPhone X and up

[vannix]

That's strange, I wonder if it's worse on certain units or something. Although, I went to the Apple store today and checked a demo unit, it had the exact same issue. Try scrolling around and focus on the text as it's scrolling by. Does it look relatively clear? Or are there afterimages of the text?

Mine is ghosting

 

[Jodiuh]

Drop phone in case they won’t agree to replace it so you can simply break it

About the migraine, that is definitely a bad sign. Did you get these when using other OLED phones? Or now is your 1st time? What about OLED screens then?

Absolutely caused by PWM backlights. I first experienced it on a buddy's monitor at a lan party back in 2013. Then again on several of the first gen 120hz monitors, Galaxy S6-8, LG something, Samsung u6200, most vizio tv's, and now the X has been confirmed 240hz.

I sent X and the watch back today. In the end, it's not a big deal for me. I really wanted the X because of the claim that it fits a plus screen in a vanilla body, which it absolutely does not...

 

[5105973]

Weird. I’m prone to migraines and optical migraines that result in seizures but I read ebooks and this forum just fine on my Samsung S8+ OLED screen. I also have spent considerable time in VR headgear on my older Samsungs. However, the Samsung IR iris scanner causes lingering aches and pain in my eyes so I had to turn it off. It would be interesting if those of you with headaches could turn off facial scanning to rule that out as a culprit. It seems one person has so far. We need a bigger sample size. My husband has been complaining of headache since getting his iPhone X but thought he was just tired. Which he very well could be.

 

[gold///]

It would be interesting if those of you with headaches could turn off facial scanning to rule that out as a culprit. It seems one person has so far. We need a bigger sample size. My husband has been complaining of headache since getting his iPhone X but thought he was just tired. Which he very well could be.

Dunno about others, but the text ghosting is the main issue for me.

I honestly don't see how anyone can use the X without eye strain. Do you guys just not look at the text while it's scrolling? Unless I'm somehow super susceptible to it or something, I'm surprised more people aren't being affected by the scroll ghosting.

 

[5105973]

Dunno about others, but the text ghosting is the main issue for me.

I honestly don't see how anyone can use the X without eye strain. Do you guys just not look at the text while it's scrolling? Unless I'm somehow super susceptible to it or something, I'm surprised more people aren't being affected by the scroll ghosting.

I only read text that’s still. I don’t look at text as it scrolls, I look a bit off to the side. Reading text that’s in motion would make me dizzy and ill on any screen. Like reading that scrolling preamble on Star Wars movies makes me a bit nauseous sometimes.

 

[gold///]

I only read text that’s still. I don’t look at text as it scrolls, I look a bit off to the side. Reading text that’s in motion would make me dizzy and ill on any screen. Like reading that scrolling preamble on Star Wars movies makes me a bit nauseous sometimes.

Yeah, sounds like that's the best way to deal with this. I've actually been trying to retrain my eyes to not focus on the text as it scrolls, and it's surprisingly gotten better. For anyone who's also suffering with the ghosting, it may help you too. Just try to not focus on anything if it's moving.

 

[mazdamiata210]

Dunno about others, but the text ghosting is the main issue for me.

I honestly don't see how anyone can use the X without eye strain. Do you guys just not look at the text while it's scrolling? Unless I'm somehow super susceptible to it or something, I'm surprised more people aren't being affected by the scroll ghosting.

Those are the same people that don't see frame drops lol

 

[allonym]

One other thing I wish the X had was the zoomed view for the display like the 6 - 8 series.
Maybe they will address both issues and I will be lured to the X, but content for now.

I agree completely with this. Lack of 'Display Zoom' was the main reason I returned my X. The Dynamic Type thing is great for apps that support it, but lots don't and lots of content (including web pages) is too small for my ageing eyes without the zoom mode. I might buy again if this is fixed soon, but otherwise I'll just wait for next year's phones.

 

[cableguy84]

It’s probably the face id lazers etc shooting stuff into your eye/brain

 

[roeiz]

Absolutely caused by PWM backlights. I first experienced it on a buddy's monitor at a lan party back in 2013. Then again on several of the first gen 120hz monitors, Galaxy S6-8, LG something, Samsung u6200, most vizio tv's, and now the X has been confirmed 240hz.

I sent X and the watch back today. In the end, it's not a big deal for me. I really wanted the X because of the claim that it fits a plus screen in a vanilla body, which it absolutely does not...

the most annoying thing i see here is the squeezed narrow text
i hope i could live with that once/if i get the X

 

[mazdamiata210]

the most annoying thing i see here is the squeezed narrow text
i hope i could live with that once/if i get the X

Save yourself the trouble and don't get it.

 

[roeiz]

Save yourself the trouble and don't get it.

but it's the top of the tech
besides i really want the tele OIS in the camera,
AND the 8+ bezels do look old.

 

[AdonisSMU]

but it's the top of the tech
besides i really want the tele OIS in the camera,
AND the 8+ bezels do look old.

Dont listen to these paid Samsung bots and try it out for yourself. You have a period where you can turn in your phone if you dont like it.
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Absolutely caused by PWM backlights. I first experienced it on a buddy's monitor at a lan party back in 2013. Then again on several of the first gen 120hz monitors, Galaxy S6-8, LG something, Samsung u6200, most vizio tv's, and now the X has been confirmed 240hz.

I sent X and the watch back today. In the end, it's not a big deal for me. I really wanted the X because of the claim that it fits a plus screen in a vanilla body, which it absolutely does not...

What is that blue at the top? That looks horrible.

 

[mazdamiata210]

but it's the top of the tech
besides i really want the tele OIS in the camera,
AND the 8+ bezels do look old.

The Note 8 does OIS on both lenses and a better camera. Also has no bezels and no notch.

 

[roeiz]

The Note 8 does OIS on both lenses and a better camera. Also has no bezels and no notch.

but it has Android. that in itself is a big bad migraine.

 

[mazdamiata210]

but it has Android. that in itself is a big bad migraine.

Before it was, now on 8.0 Oreo it performs better than iOS which is full of counter intuitive UI/UX and all the lag, stutter, and frame drops.

 

[Lyn2012]

This is a very interesting thread and it has confirmed my decision to stay with the 8 and a LCD screen. I’ve never liked AMOLED screens but never knew the reason why I felt this way, now I know. I am very sensitive to flickering lights and can’t be under fluorescent lights or energy saving bulbs without becoming sick and dizzy. Neither can I use most computer screens, although I have found the iMac screen is fine. So I t looks as though my 8 will have to last me a long time as I can’t see Apple returning to LCD screens and I really cannot get on with Android OS. Just think of the money I will save!

 

[techtechtech]

Hello all,

I thought I'd post here about an issue I've been having and see if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.

When I'm using the phone, my eyes feel strained, like they're trying to focus on the phone. And I've noticed that when I look away from my phone and at something else my eyes feel a little blurry and I have to blink.

Not sure why this is happening. I've tweaked with all the various displays settings (TrueTone/Night Shift/ White balance), nothing seems to make a real difference. Not using a screen protector.

Anyone else?

Not specifically iPhone but I have experienced this with AMOLED phone screens, just a few minutes was enough for headache/dizziness, eyes are just fine so that wasn't the problem. I know other users who had the same phones at the time and didn't experience the problem.

 

[oliverjwhitt]

Hello all,

I thought I'd post here about an issue I've been having and see if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.

When I'm using the phone, my eyes feel strained, like they're trying to focus on the phone. And I've noticed that when I look away from my phone and at something else my eyes feel a little blurry and I have to blink.

Not sure why this is happening. I've tweaked with all the various displays settings (TrueTone/Night Shift/ White balance), nothing seems to make a real difference. Not using a screen protector.

Anyone else?

Same here I thought I was crazy. But I have a feeling It could be because of the OLED cause when I look at my 8 plus everything is fine.

 

[NocturnalJazz]

I'm also getting headaches... Maybe migraines too. Started the day after getting the phone. Yes I get headaches every so often, but not usually. Last headache was mid-june.

 

[kawa636r]

i was feeling very very tired with X. i've sold it

 

[mika74]

I have headaches too since last friday. This scares me. Maybe the face id IR is not so harmless as Apple says.

 

[vannix]

I have headaches too since last friday. This scares me. Maybe the face id IR is not so harmless as Apple says.

The screen is the culprit

 

[mika74]

The screen is the culprit

Is there a screen setting that helps?

 

[Ramzi OIseau]

Hello all,

I thought I'd post here about an issue I've been having and see if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.

When I'm using the phone, my eyes feel strained, like they're trying to focus on the phone. And I've noticed that when I look away from my phone and at something else my eyes feel a little blurry and I have to blink.

Not sure why this is happening. I've tweaked with all the various displays settings (TrueTone/Night Shift/ White balance), nothing seems to make a real difference. Not using a screen protector.

Anyone else?

I am experiencing the same issue,terrible headache after first day of use of the new iPhoneX. The same thing happened with an OLED TV which I returned. Changing the settings on the TV did not help (but perhaps I am not an expert in changing the settings). My wife had the same issue. Sad to have to return the phone, but that's what I need to do.