iPad Pro 11" causes strain within a couple minutes of usage

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iPad Pro 11" causes strain within a couple minutes of usage

I saw some old threads in which it was shared that iPad Pro strains the eyes and causes fatigue. I've been experiencing this to the extent that within minutes of using the device, I get a major headache. I've had no issue with any of the previous iPad models, or with any of my other Apple devices (macbook air; iPhone 11). I've tried dark mode and reducing white point but that doesn't really help.

Is anyone else experiencing this? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you for your time!

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Apr 9, 2021 9:44 PM

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MichelPM

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Apr 10, 2021 2:38 AM in response to BhavyaS1

What about simply reducing the screen brightness?

OR

in the Settings app, under Accessibility, Motion, toggle ON, the Reduce Motion setting to reduce all of the iPad's animated motion graphics.

Also, I will add, you may need to seek out a doctor/eye doctor, as well.

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Apr 10, 2021 2:50 AM in response to MichelPM

Thank you - I'll try the motion setting. I've already reduced the brightness and that didn't work. I'm not facing this issue working for hours on my mac or pc, but spending a couple minutes on the iPad Pro gives me a headache, which is why I'm certain it's nothing to do with my vision. Thanks again.

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MichelPM

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Apr 11, 2021 12:09 AM in response to BhavyaS1

When Apple first introduced all of these iOS based UI animated motion graphics, back in earlier versions of iOS/iPadOS, a lot of users were complaining not just about headaches, but dizziness, queasiness and general feelings of motion sickness.

So, I took a stab at this to see if that was causing all of your issues.

Usually, most users experience all these symptoms over a longer period of sustained use of their iPads.

Since you complained that this was happening to you in a much shorter period of time and use, I really had no way of knowing if all the animated motion graphics was the cause of your immediate headaches, or not.

Glad that this has helped you with being able to use your iPad again.

Stay Well...Be Well!

Michel

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