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Dubai, UAE; June 16, 2014 – BenQ, the first in the industry to take a stance on healthy technology, today announced the launch of Eye-care – an initiative which will benefit the long-term vision of end users by incorporating Flicker-free technology and Low Blue Light (LBL) modes into a range of VA LED monitors. BenQ Eye-care aims to produce technology offering consumers a better choice for the health of their eyes. Health needn't come at a compromise - thanks to VA panel technology providing uncompromised picture quality and colour reproduction, BenQ Eye-care monitors are easy on the eye, quite literally and aesthetically.
Adopted in response to independent research showing that ‘screen-time' over extended periods can have a detrimental effect on vision, BenQ say Eye-care will be a key addition to their LED monitor line-up going forward. Currently, 17 Eye-care Series monitors have been certified by TÜV Rheinland, one of the world's leading provider of technical, safety and certification services, as truly friendly to the human eye.
Said Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ Middle East & Africa, “Health is an issue we take very seriously and we are the first to incorporate ‘Eye-care' into monitors making BenQ a better choice in terms of health, while also producing superior image quality and functionality, putting our brand well ahead of competitive models.
“In introducing Eye-care, we have committed to care for the health of our consumers,” said Bakshi. “We know the demands on eyes today is far greater than in previous generations. It's thought that office workers and students spend around 6-8 hours of every day staring at a digital device. Technology is a part of the world we live in but according to recent research conducted by the Complutense University in Madrid, extended usage of these devices is putting considerable strain on eye muscles, and may be doing irreparable damage to the retina.
To cater to contemporary lifestyles we have responded to this research, eliminating Flicker and minimising blue light exposure to produce a new range of Eye-care monitors designed for healthier time spent in front of the computer.”
‘Flicker' is the fading between cycles and this coupled with screen brightness and contrast, is responsible for causing eye fatigue. Blue light which is produced from all LED light sources, is harmful to the eyes when exposed to it for long periods. Research also indicated that blue spectrum light emitted from devices, including computer monitors, is one of the critical causes of eye damage, eye strain, headaches and sleeping disorders.
BenQ Eye-care now provides consumers with the ability to filter out blue light at levels which correspond directly to the task they're performing while at the computer. The BenQ LBL (Low Blue Light) technology provides the user with four preset LBL modes: Multimedia, Web surfing, Office and Reading modes, reducing blue light emission up to 70%. Whilst for gaming models, there are up to 10 LBL modes.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recently reported that approximately 10 million eye examinations are being performed annually in the United States due to vision problems related to computer use. According to Dr Jim Kokkinakis, an Australian based Optometrist specialising in CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome), computer related eye strain is an epidemic spanning the world.
“Reading from a screen is more challenging to the eyes than reading from a document or a book, because when viewing a screen, the eyes need to adjust to contrast, flicker and glare. But we all do it. Staring at a computer screen has become part of the modern work day,” said Dr Kokkinakis.
“In recent studies, high frequency light in the blue / violet band from 400-500nm in the visible spectrum has been linked to retinal injury and implicated as a cause of age-related macular degeneration. Those most at risk are children who are using electronic devices at a young age for both education and leisure activities, and those in professions where they are subjected to the blue light emissions for long periods of time on an ongoing basis,” said Dr Kokkinakis.
The Eye-care incorporated into BenQ LCD monitors does not compromise their viewing quality. The added benefit of VA panel technology produces an impressive contrast ratio of 3000:1, producing whiter whites, and blacker blacks with minimised light leakage. An 8-bit VA panel delivers smooth and stable colour transitions by rendering a total of 16.7 million colour shades simultaneously.
BenQ Eye-care is a standard inclusion across a range of business, home, professional, entertainment, stylish and gaming monitors, first released in April 2013 with Flicker-free technology. In 2014 BenQ Eye-care was fully implemented with the inclusion of Low Blue Light (LBL) modes. BenQ are considered pioneers in the development of healthy technology, providing comprehensive solutions to protect and care for health of consumers' vision.
BenQ have equipped most of their LCD range with Eye-care, ensuring there is a model suitable to all end users. Says Bakshi, “We will continue to consult Optometrists and Eye Care specialists going forward to further develop and honour our commitment to manufacture technology that does not negatively impact on the health of consumers.”
For more information visit - Eyecaremonitor.benq.co.ae
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- XL2720Z: AED 2,000/-
- XL2420Z: AED 1,470/-
- VW2245Z: AED 552/-
- VW2235: AED 499/-
- BL2211TM: AED 919/-
- VL2040AZ: AED 368/-
Eye-care Monitor features:
Featuring 3000:1 ultra high contrast ratio, true 8-bit colour performance rendering a total of 16.7 million colour shades simultaneously, deep black and minimised light leakage and 178°/178° wide-viewing angles, VA LED presents great image quality and visual performance for your eyes.
The Flicker-free technology eliminates flickering at all brightness levels and effectively reducing eye fatigue. Conventional LCD screens flicks 200 times per second. Your eyes may not see flickers, but can certainly feel them. Free your eyes from flickers by switching to Flicker-free Monitors and let your eyes do less work.
Every Monitor produces a strain of blue spectrum light that is one of the critical causes of eye damage, eye strain, headaches and sleeping disorders. BenQ's unique Low Blue Light technology is designed to deal with the everyday problem of blue light exposure and allows a healthier time spent in front of your computer. Switch to one of the four preset Low Blue Light Modes from OSD hot key (Multimedia – 30% reduction, Web-surfing – 50% reduction, Office – 60% reduction, Reading – 70% reduction), and reward your eyes without having to lose the visual enjoyment.
Including Senseye® Reading Mode, Eye Protect Sensor, Ergonomic Height Adjustment, Smart Reminder and Bigger and Anti-glare screen
About BenQ Corporation
Founded on the corporate vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life', BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers' lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today - lifestyle, business, healthcare and education - with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters.
About BenQ Group
The BenQ Group is a $22+ billion powerhouse comprised of 15+ independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognized leader in its own field, contributing to the BenQ Group's vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company's vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivaled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life.
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