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

Hello,


I purchased an iPhone 14 Pro recently. Ever since using it, I have fallen ill with nausea, headaches and eye strain. Even after using for sure durations (5-10 minutes).


Based on my research, this is due to the PWM (Pulse Wave Modulation) flickering which happens in iPhones (and other phones) with AMOLED screens which use PWM to dim the screen.


I currently use an iPhone 11 (standard) - which has an LCD screen with none of these issues.


Is Apple looking into any ways to fix this problem? Or at very least, continue to release phones with LCD screens for those of use with this issue? The only other phone option with LCD and 5G is the iPhone SE 2022...which is a smaller screen phone.


Thank you.




Posted on Oct 1, 2022 1:32 AM

137 replies

Jan 29, 2024 1:10 AM in response to wmustang

wmustang wrote:

Obviously not the right words, BUT tech at Apple Store agreed 14 and 15 do "communicate" or whatever the technical term is, differently, or possibly with more strength, because of the safety features that began with the 14 i.e. if you're lost, out of range, let's say in the mountains, 14 or 15 will find a satellite. If you're in an accident they will notify.

Not PWM because it happens while just holding and not looking at the screen.


Unless you're somewhere with absolutely no cell signal, that type of communication simply does not occur.


I suggest you visit your physician, as RF sensitivity is not a verifiable diagnosis.


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