What is an Anti-Glare Computer Screen?
An anti-glare computer screen is designed to cut down on the amount of light that reflects off the display. Reflected light or glare is very fatiguing to the eyes and reduces the contrast, colors and sharpness of the display. An anti-glare computer screen makes viewing a display more pleasant, reduces eyestrain, and sharpens the picture. An anti-glare computer screen is standard on most LCD monitors, though there are two types that have different advantages. The most common type is the matte finish display. This anti-glare computer screen works by using the rough matte surface of the display to scatter light, rather than allowing it to reflect off a smooth surface. The matte finish anti-glare computer screen also has a disadvantage: It scatters the light coming out of the display, resulting in a less-crisp image for the viewer. The matte finish mutes clarity, color and contrast. Compared to a smooth-surface screen, the image is slightly “blurred,” which is itself fatiguing to the eyes.
