Why is my iPhone 14 Pro causing headache, nausea and eye strain? PWM Complaint...

To anyone saying limit screen time and go to Doctor , it is all nonsense . PWM is a real issue and i am one of those affected by this , i used iphone X for 1 year and ignored constant headaches and now i have permanent migraine , i am stuck on iphone 11 for past 3 years now , i even tried 14 pro but still the same problem , i get instant headaches , dizziness. Too bad that apple isn't doing anything to fix this , may be just add a DC dimming under accessibility even though it compromises some color , I will take that any day over this bad headache and health issues.

Then tell Apple what you think they should do. This forum is a user to user only forum. It's unfortunate OLED technology causes you issues, but for the vast majority of people on the planet, it doesn't, me included.

Feel free to provide your thoughts on what you think Apple should be doing here --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

I know multiple people who have issues with OLED screens. For some it’s mild and just annoying at times. I think a lot more people than is reported are having issues with these screens and apple should address it. People are coming here for advice and to see if anyone else is experiencing these symptoms. Anyhow, I’ve used an iPhone going way back to the 4. I had the 4s. The 5, The 5c, 7, 7plus, XR, 12mini, 13, 13mini, 14 plus and now the SE 3. I started noticing issues with eye strain, nausea and migraines with the 12 mini. I didn’t realize all this time it was my phone until I got the 14 Plus. It’s frustrating. My son n law is seizure prone & multiple people in his family have epilepsy and the OLED screens can trigger seizures for them. I have issues with migraines and believe the flickering triggers my migraines. Same for my daughter. I have friends who complain about irritated eyes and mild headaches and it corresponds to their iPhone use. This is a bigger issue than people realize.

What I did, I turned off my favourite Dark mode and activated Lite mode...that's kind of made things better

I am also going to delete my Esim and add a normal sim. I think that's also making a difference

Oh, wow. I thought it was just me. I switched back to my iPhone 11 and my headache is gone.

Please read the entire thread.

You can report it to Apple here -> Feedback - iPhone - Apple and Apple can report the issue to the companies that make display units. Apple doesn't make them.

You should check with your physician.

A doctor would not only be able to confirm it, they could rule out other physiological conditions that may be at fault or making you more sensitive.

The 12 Pro Max and14 Pro Max both have OLED screens with the same response rate. If you have sensitivity to PWM you would have the same issue with the 12 Pro Max. See a doctor.

The iPhone SE is currently Apple's only LCD phone.

Go see your doctor. This isn't just an issue with iPhones. PWM is all around you, from phone screens, to computer screens to LED headlights in cars.

I'm not saying it's not related to the phone at all, it probably is, but this is a (relatively) uncommon reaction. If you're sensitive to it, you're going to have to do some research before you purchase any electronic device with a screen.

Not just you, I'm returning my iPhone 14 pro to ATT and sticking with my iPhone 11 pro. Headache for a week. I got the same symptoms with the iMac screen. I'm going to have my battery changed tomorrow on my iPhone 11 pro. It will feel like new. It's too bad, I liked the 14 pro.

No one here has said that PWM sensitivity is not real. Not one person. And the sensitivity goes beyond smartphones. That is why people here recommend that someone who believes they have it see a physician such as an Opthamologist.

That is not the refresh rate that is involved in PWM and with sensitivity to PWM the higher the better. There are non-OLED screens with a 120 frame rate that don’t use PWM. My friend with PWM could not use the 12 Pro Max.

Anytime something is affecting your eyesight it is always good to consult a doctor.

You should see a physician if you are experiencing sensitivity as it may not just be PWM sensitivity, there are myriad medical conditions that may also be a contributing factor.

If your physician states there are no other causes for your condition, you may have to choose another device.

As all premium smartphones are moving to higher refresh rates, that may be a difficult selection process; for example the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Google Pixel 7 Pro also use OLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate.