I’m really struggling with my 2010 iMac, which is long overdue for an upgrade. Unfortunately, I’ve experienced significant eye fatigue, straining, and burning whenever I attempt to use new monitors.
Initially, I thought it was just a matter of adjusting to the changes, but after a month of trying various screens—around a dozen, including the studio display—my eyes still can’t seem to adapt. I’ve realized that the matte-coated monitors contribute significantly to my discomfort.
Interestingly, I don’t face these issues when using my iPhone 12, iPad, or even while watching TV. However, every external monitor I’ve tried has caused problems.
I even tested the Alogic Clarity but encountered the same frustrations. I’ve made numerous adjustments to try and alleviate the strain, such as lowering the resolution to 1440p, changing color profiles, using f.lux, reducing backlight brightness, and even having my eyes checked.
Yet, while I can use my iMac for 16 hours straight without any fatigue, any other monitor brings pain within just 20 minutes. I’m also puzzled about whether newer monitors have more vibrant colors that could be harmful.
I attempted to switch to a black and white display, but that didn’t help either. Are there new coatings in modern Apple monitors that might be different from those used previously?
My iMac’s hard drive is on the verge of failing for the second time, and I’m desperate to upgrade to a new computer rather than continue using this outdated machine. I’ve considered the 24″ M4, but I’m uncertain if it would perform better than the studio display that disappointed me.
I feel utterly lost trying to find a suitable monitor option.
Leave a Reply