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Hi I saw lots of posts here regarding Ubuntu eye strain issue. But none could answer my question. I use Intel i5 processor, AMD radeon Graphics card.

When I use my Win 7, there is no issue with my eyes for long time, but as soon as I use Ubuntu for even less than 1.5 or 2 hours, it makes my eyes dull. It makes eye strain, causes dryness of eyes.

UPDATE :

When I try the xrand -r 120, it says that the refresh rate is not available for the size.

I use a sony vaio 15 inch led laptop

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Could you cite some of these posts? Your question doesn't posit why Ubuntu might give you eye strain. – Oli♦ Feb 2 '15 at 15:32
    
Please check update. – Pratik C Joshi Feb 2 '15 at 15:34
    
To talk to someone use the @ like this @username. Then they will get the message. – blade19899 Feb 2 '15 at 15:51
    
I have the same problem, and I don't know why. Unity isn't really friendly towards the eye. – Lorenzo Ancora Feb 3 '15 at 16:19
    
@LorenzoAncora Yes , but I now got solution.Check the accepted answer.Anyways apart from that,another solution is sit under tubelight!It helps a lot , post comment if it helps (it will for sure).And one more why dont you create account on Stackoverflow.com ? Its cool! – Pratik C Joshi Feb 3 '15 at 17:13
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Not sure what your talking about, but, maybe this will help:

f.lux is a computer program developed by Michael and Lorna Herf. It adjusts a computer display's color temperature according to its location and time of day, based on a user specified set of longitude and latitude geographical coordinates, a ZIP Code, or a city name.

Install by typing this into your terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kilian/f.lux
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install fluxgui

You will see an icon appear in the unity-panel after a restart. Click and configure your timezone.

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Do you think it will adjust refresh rate ? – Pratik C Joshi Feb 2 '15 at 15:48
    
@jQuery.PHP.Magento.com It will adjust the color temperature to be easy on the eyes! Meaning the eye problem? Will be fixed. Hopefully. – blade19899 Feb 2 '15 at 15:50
    
Hey netherland dude , I feel fresh now :) Thanks SIR :) In return you can contact me for any PHP ,jQuery , mySQL and that kinda stuff -> stackoverflow.com/users/3326275/jquery-php-magento-com – Pratik C Joshi Feb 2 '15 at 15:56
    
@jQuery.PHP.Magento.com If that helped you, please accept this answer thank you. And, Zal ik zeker doen :) – blade19899 Feb 2 '15 at 15:57
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  1. Don't use an overly bright wallpaper for your desktop. Select a less bright wallpaper, like the default Ubuntu wallpaper for better contrast between the open window(s) and the wallpaper.

  2. Don't autohide the Launcher so that it will be there when you need it. Only put the most frequently used icons in the Launcher so you won't have to search through too many Launcher icons to find the icon you need.

  3. Use an LED monitor or screen. It's brighter, the colors are better, and it's easier on the eyes. Whether you are using a desktop or a laptop, use a screen that's a comfortable size for you.

  4. Close all the window curtains and blinds and turn off the lights when you're using the computer.

  5. Continuation of 4. -- Learn to touch type. It's distracting to have to look at the keyboard while you're typing.

  6. If you can touch type and you're using a desktop computer, use an ergonomic keyboard to help you know what keys your fingers are on without looking at the keyboard.

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Please check update.I am getting eyestrain -.1) I use other windows like chrome most so no use of setting good / bad wallpaper , 2)I dont have autohide lanuncher 3)I use led lappie 4) Its night sir 5) I dont have any issue while using lappie's keyboard – Pratik C Joshi Feb 2 '15 at 15:36
    
If I have to do support on a 13" computer, it drives me nuts. I can't find the mouse cursor! – karel Feb 2 '15 at 15:41
    
15 inch lappie , please check update – Pratik C Joshi Feb 2 '15 at 15:43
    
Admittedly, I did post my answer quickly before the update, so I'm going come back and possibly revise my answer after I've thought about it more. – karel Feb 2 '15 at 15:58
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I experienced eye strain when I switched to ubuntu from windows. I am using HP-250 g3 notebook with intel HD graphics. Reducing the gamma makes the screen look more soothing to the eyes.

xgamma -gamma 0.7

You can set gamma anywhere between 0 and 1, but 0.7 seemed optimal in my case.

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