How does anyone modify computer use when sitting in front of screen gives you a lupus rash. Also does it make you feel unwell

[Clairedown]

I am using computer in lockdown and have a burning and slightly swollen face

[Cathyan]

Hi Claire, I’m so sorry to hear about your issue with computer screens. I have this problem. I turn down the brightness to the lowest I can bear. Use the smallest of my devices, if my eyes aren’t too tired, wear full sunscreen with makeup on top, and then a UV face mask on top. It has taken me years to realise this is what I must do. I’m working on a novel and write by hand then type it up and edit it so need to spend a lot of time facing a screen, sadly. I used to have a UV screen I could slip in front of the computer but it was fiddly and old and I left it behind in a hotel last year and it couldn’t be found. They are fairly expensive. I’d be interested to hear what solutions other people have found.

[Clairedown in reply to Cathyan]

Thank you for your reply Cathyan. It is such a problem for me and good to discuss some solutions. I am using sunscreen and reduced brightness too. I haven't thought of a UV screen - do you think it worked? I was wondering if messing around with the colour settings would help but I don't know what I am doing. I am told blue light is bad but don't know whether this is correct. Perhaps there is a techie with this issue who would have a suggestion? Good luck with your novel. Meanwhile I am trying to reduce my computer use as I think apart from the burning and itching it is making me feel unwell.

[field]

Hi clare,

I have the same problem not only with computer screen but also with bright tv screen. I have found turning the blue light filter on together with the night time mode at all times really helps tremendously. I used to get severe headaches and feel completely spaced out after just a few minutes of using my phone/ computer. If u have an old computer that does not have blue light screening than u can get a filter that sticks onto the screen, amazon has a range of them. I found just turning down the brightness did not resolve the problem. Also with the tv its the back light that causes the problem. I made sure that i purchases a tv with manual back light control so i can turn it down manually.

[Clairedown in reply to field]

Field thank you. I am not getting headaches but an itchy and burning rash - just like I get in the sun. But using night mode and turning blue filter on is a good idea. I don’t have the problem with the TV possibly because I am sitting so much further away. Your comments are so much appreciated.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Clairedown ,

There are some products, such as filters, that can help with this. You can find some advice and recommendations at the bottom of our webpage here - lupusuk.org.uk/eclipse/prod...

[Cathyan in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thanks Paul, that’s very helpful. I was searching recently for screens and had no idea what was appropriate so the link to blue light filter screens mentioned on the eclipse site is just want I wanted.