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What causes "fast eyes" or the ability to see hoizontal lines scrolling on pc monitors when others can't see them!

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If you can see: The refresh of the monitor at 30-60 hertz, you have truly remarkable eyes. Almost no one can.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/12/2013

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