Four experiments were conducted to test whether recent developments in display
technology would suffice to eliminate the well-known disadvantages in reading from screen …

This paper describes experiments investigating factors that contribute to the readability of
computer displays. We present two experiments that focus on reading text from various …

Citation information: Siegenthaler E, Bochud Y, Bergamin P & Wurtz P. Reading on LCD vs
e‐Ink displays: effects on fatigue and visual strain. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2012, 32, 367 …

We examined the effects of the reading medium (print vs. digital) on readers' visual patterns,
reading performance, and reading attitudes. Two within-subject experiments were …

Eighty-seven participants read an e-book either from a near-to-eye display, a small-size
display or a hard copy. Eyestrain, visually induced motion sickness, changes in visual …

Electronic books (e-book) are an interesting option compared to classic paper books. Most e-
reading devices of the first generation were based on e-ink technology. With the appearance …

Eighteen participants each proofread 12 three-page articles. Each article was printed at six
sizes (or scales) and in two different character sets. Reading distance was constant (52 cm) …

Increasing amounts of text are read from various types of screens. The shape and the size of
a typeface determine the legibility of texts. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

The advent of widespread computer use in general and increasing developments in the
domain of hypertext in particular have increased awareness of the issue of reading …

With the increasing prevalence of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and e-
readers, more and more reading is happening in digital formats–also in classrooms across …