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Which is better for my eye: a light or dark screen?
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Darker: Put contrast on near maximum, and brightness as low as you are comfortable with.
Answered 11/10/2011
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Neither is bad: The eyes cannot be damaged by a screen that is too light or too dark. Find a degree of brightness and contrast that is comfortable in the daytime - at night, the screen will appear brighter and can be adjusted dimmer if necessary.
Answered 3/5/2014
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