Anti glare screens for laptops are made for use where light is bright and will be reflecting off of the screen. For someone who spends a lot of time working from their laptop this is not a bad way to go. The reflected light from the screen is said to cause eye strain and fatigue. An anti glare screen usually has a matte finish so that the amount of light reflected off of the screen is greatly
. minimized. This means that even if there were a giant spotlight shining behind you, you wouldn't be blinded by the reflection. The drawback to this kind of screen is that it also makes the image on the screen less crisp or clear. There is also a type of screen that is chemically treated to have a matte finish. It has a clearer picture than the other type, but it is not quite as muted. A matte finish is preferred over chemical finish for people who work where there is a lot of harsh lighting. A chemical finish is better suited for home use.
