Is TW bad for your eyes?

**Byzantine Prince** · 06-11-2005, 04:57

Ok maybe I am using the wrong settings but whenever I finsh playing a 3 hour game on TW I feel that my eyes are a little out of focus. I highly doubt this is normal so it get's me wondering, am I using the wrong resolution. I have a 17 inch screen, should I up my resolution from 800x600 to 1024x1200?

**xemitg** · 06-11-2005, 05:07

I don't know about your screen, but my eyes also hurt when i play lots of RTW. Most sane people would take it as a sign that maybe it would be wise to give it a rest but conquering the world can't wait. I use eye drops called "Visine" which are like artificial tears. You should be able to buy it at your friendly neighborhood convenience store. That always makes me feel better.

**Byzantine Prince** · 06-11-2005, 05:08

My eyes don't burn, they just seem out of focus, as if I need glasses, for a period of time. Then when I stop playing they come back to normal. I think I should raise the resolution. That might fix the problem.

**xemitg** · 06-11-2005, 05:15

I still think your eyes may just be tired. Then again it could very well be your screen. You say it only happends after you play for 3 hours and then you take a break and its better?

**Byzantine Prince** · 06-11-2005, 05:18

I usually spend like 6 hours a day straight on the screen, and I get no problems. It's only the fn TW games.

**xemitg** · 06-11-2005, 05:20

maybe it is the screen then

**ichi** · 06-11-2005, 06:56

when I jacked my screen refresh rate up to 90 or 100 hz it made a big difference in the effect on my eyes.

But yes, it doesn't help your eyes to look at a screen for hours on end

As often as you can think about it, look at the farthest thing from you until your eyes focus on it. It'll help

ichi

**Duke of Gloucester** · 06-11-2005, 09:03

The thing that affects me is the scrolling on the map of Europe in MTW. If I have played it for too long, I feel as though the whole world is scrolling.

**tibilicus** · 06-11-2005, 09:56

Yes same here BP my eyes also kill after playing tota lwar. I have to stop every 1 hour for a 20 minute break. How bad is that!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Beirut** · 06-11-2005, 10:46

Maybe it's the acid.

**Craterus** · 06-11-2005, 11:25

I got dizzy once after playing a huge session of RTW, but that calmed down after 30mins...

**The Stranger** · 06-11-2005, 19:10

i have it too sumtimes. not only with RTW, just when i'm tired. i always notice it when i'm playing shooters, i can't concentrate anymore and my reaction goes down, i overlook enemies and miss the easiest shots