Some even refer to these light-inducing headaches as fluorescent light headaches.
In fact, some even refer to these light-inducing headaches as fluorescent light headaches.
This, of course, is not always reasonable.
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But if it is, it can have a tremendous impact on how you feel.
Computer Screens
Computer screens can trigger migraine episodes or make an existing migraine worse.
The lighting on the computer screen is one of the factors that can precipitate migraines.
Solutions include taking breaks from looking at the computer and changing the screen frequency from 60 to 75 Hz.
you’re free to do this by adjusting the configs on your machine.
People who are prone to migraines tend to suffer from photophobia, or an extreme sensitivity to light.
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