Help to find a new television
I have had headaches as long as I can remember. I am hoping for some help in finding a new television.
Up until a few weeks ago we have been using an old 2009 Sony Bravia TV which I was OK with. But we have recently inherited a 2014 Panasonic TX42AS650B which is giving me bad headaches. Unfortunately my wife has quickly become hooked on catch-up TV and lots of newly available programs through its internet connection. So I need to buy a new TV for marital harmony!
I have always struggled with strobes, flash photography and flickering light of all kinds.
I believe a smaller TV helps as well as possibly getting one without PWM. Would anyone know of any new 32" - 44" TV's (or smaller!) that are flicker free? The only information I can find on the internet is this list at https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/motion/image-flicker but they all seem very expensive, too large or unavailable.
It would be great to hear from anyone who suffers from TV related headaches, particularly if they have found a small TV with modern features that is satisfactory.
Nick
Hi
-Delves, Great question - thank you for reaching out!
I don't have an issue with this, but I'm sure others who do will be along shortly to share their experiences with you. I did a TINY bit of searching and found this information from 2016! https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/motion/image-flicker.
Another option may be to purchase a pair of glasses that help with light sensitivity and can help manage screen sensitivity. TheraSpecs makes these glasses; https://www.theraspecs.com/.
Will you keep me posted on what you decided on?
Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Advocate/ModeratorHi Nancy
Thank you for your kind response and for the time you have spent searching. It is surprising how little research is out there! There seem to be a few who have connected their headaches to TV flicker but not much analysis. I feel certain that the overwhelming size of modern TV's is something which effects me.
Since my first (above) post here I have found this website
https://www.beatmigraine.com/2019/04/best-tv-for-migraine-sufferers.html
The man who own the website, who goes by the rather excellent name of 'Victor Ace' recommends 5 TV's for fellow sufferers. Going off-grid briefly I think 'Victor Ace' would have been the perfect name for a 1950's English Rock 'n Roll singer.
Anyway I have ordered the 5th TV he recommends the Samsung UE32N4000 32-Inch although the Amazon people have told me I have to have the current model which has the same specification but a slightly different model number. I will let you know how I get on with it. . .
All my best, NickThank you for getting back to me,
-Delves. Good luck with the TV! Will you keep me posted?
If you're still having issues, you may want to look into those glasses I mentioned.
Have a good day!
Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Advocate/Moderator
Hi! I don’t have a TV recommendation but... I adjust the settings on my TV to make it a darker picture, less color, more or less contrast...etc. I do the same for the sound settings. I am very sensitive to bright lights/colors and sounds. Hope it helps!
HI
, Thank you for sharing this with us - it's great information!
Have a good day!
Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Advocate/Moderator
