Hurting Eyes

[hobosapien]

So I just installed all my emulators on a new computer, my laptop. I've been trying to play some games, but my SNES and Genesis emulators are KILLING MY EYES!!

I don't know what the hell is going on, but whenever I play a game that moves fast (especially Sonic, or Mario, when running) my eyes have trouble keeping up or something...I don't know. I just know I don't have the same problem when I play on my desktop. I need help. I still want to use my laptop. Is there any way around this?

[Jale]

That's because LCD monitors such as laptops don't have a fast refresh rate. Of course that modern LCD monitors improved this.

[Zach]

It shouldn't matter. Your eyes should not be physically capable of seeing the refresh rate flicker on an LCD.

[ulaoulao]

The only thing i can think of that would do that is some type of eye strain.

An out of focus LCD
A refresh problem that causes you to blink.
Frame skipping that make you lose your character.

I would test with the VGA out , and see if the problem goes a way or not.

[Genome]

i have been told if you have a stigmatism that can cause it. where your eyes are slightly off focus. it has no cure of course. i have one. i think glasses help but i dont really know how much. lcd monitors do hurt alot of peoples eyes. i havent had much problem, then again....i have glasses

but it isnt some setting on your pc, pretty sure the cause is end user on this one...sorry:unsure:

[hobosapien]

I've kinda figured it out. I think it's because I have an LCD and a..ah, shit, what're they called. The other cathode-tube monitors, the big ones, side by side. My eyes get used to one, and then I look at the other and it has to get rid of that, etc.

But thanks for your suggestions.

[Jale]

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT).

[hobosapien]

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT).

Yeah, that's it. Thanks.