[G4] Re: G4 Upgrading Vrs New I-Mac

[Crandon David]

Hi Keith,

Good reply. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple dumps the shiny screens  
on the next update for them. Apple is usually about ergonomics, but  
they messed this one up.

The best screen they ever made ergonomically for eyesight was the  
swivel screen iMac. They one where the base looked like a half a  
basketball.

My guess is they stopped making it because the arm was too expensive,  
especially with bigger heavier screens.

Regarding your ARMD, make sure you are always wearing UV protection  
and taking your vitamins. One regular multi and one antioxidant   
supplement "eye" vitamin a day.

Also, there are now some medical treatments for dry ARMD, have you  
looked into this?

David



On Sep 29, 2007, at 9:26 AM, keith_w wrote:

> Crandon David wrote:
>> Hi Keith,
>> I'm an optometrist, so I've had lots of experience in this area.  
>> About 30% of my patients are there directly because of CVS  
>> (computer vision syndrome).
>
> Shows how much *I* know!
> The only syndrome of which I'm personally aware is carpal tunnel!
>
>> While you are correct in stating that you are in control of the  
>> screen, it needs to be pointed out that the screen in not fully  
>> adjustable in all directions. In addition, many peoples work  
>> stations are such that there is no way to adjust everything to  
>> eliminate all reflections.
>
> You're absolutely right, of course.
> I was trying to hit the person who reflexively thought that if one  
> got a new shiny-screen iMac, s/he was on the way to inevitable eye  
> strain.
> As in so many other things in life, one has to analyze and think  
> about the situation themselves.
> I am sure many folks have no light source behind them, impinging on  
> the screen and giving glare and reflections. Those folks will do  
> well with the new iMacs, but you're right; the others who can't  
> adapt and adjust, as a result of their environment do need to  
> consider other options.
>
> Thanks for your thoughtful examples.
>
> keith whaley
> (--whose eyesight is inexorably deteriorating from the dry version  
> of ARMD, a far different problem!)
>
>> Reflections are the most common source of symptoms of CVS. While  
>> windows are the worst source of glare, simply anything reflecting  
>> in the screen (not just light sources) can cause eyestrain.
>> Apple made a mistake in going with glossy screens. They went with  
>> the current market trends to sell more units, instead of going  
>> with what is most ergonomically correct.
>> David Crandon
>
>
>
>> On Sep 29, 2007, at 8:12 AM, keith_w wrote:
>>> Crandon David wrote:
>>>> I wouldn't get the new iMac 'till the get rid of the eyestrain  
>>>> causing glossy screen.
>>>> David
>>>
>>> I haven't found that to be a problem.
>>> Of course, it all depends on what's behind you, when you sit in  
>>> front of your screen.
>>> If you've located the iMac so it's face looks at brightly lighted  
>>> windows, yes, expect glare problems. But, YOU are in control of  
>>> glare!
>>> Put it somewhere else! Turn, tilt or swivel the monitor face so  
>>> it doesn't LOOK at brightly lighted windows!
>>>
>>> And enjoy that new iMac! No need to wait for a non-glossy screen.
>>>
>>> All IMMHO, of course...
>>>
>>> keith whaley
>
> _______________________________________________
> G4 mailing list
> G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com
> http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4