The same lighting causes screen image washout and a loss of screen contrast. In addition, a hood provides an increased sense of privacy . The inside surfaces can also provide added spaces for sticky notes, photos, or other notes of inspiration. The MGRH adds nothing extra to look through , unlike other glare reduction products that cover the screen with a filter material that affects the overall screen brightness, especially of the whites. The use of a MGRH, in conjunction with some of following glare and reflection reduction ideas, can greatly enhance your viewing pleasure and reduce daily eyestrain.
Ambient light causes screen surface reflections when it is reflected back at the viewer.
You can check screen surface reflections by looking into your screen with the monitor off. These reflections, which include an image of yourself, can obscure the screen image, causing unnecessary eyestrain. Observe and reduce as many of the reflections as possible, this includes wearing darker clothing and placing the monitor so that the brightest light sources are off to the side and not directly behind the user. A hood , such as the one offered on these pages, is a good solution in reducing the amount of ambient light that reaches the surface of the screen. A glare-reducing screen is also an option, but be sure it does not affect the overall screen brightness, especially of the whites.