iOS 26 users say Liquid Glass is causing eye strain and vertigo - here are
the possible fixes

Date:
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:56:15 +0000

Description:
Some iOS 26 users are finding that icons appear tilted, leading to dizziness and vertigo.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Reddit users are reporting dizziness, vertigo, and eye strain with iOS 26 This seems to stem from visual effects making icons appear tilted There are steps you
can take to reduce the issue

Its safe to say that iOS 26 hasnt had the smoothest launch following reports that users regretting the update due to battery life and text legibility issues , were now hearing reports of some even more serious issues.

Numerous Reddit users (via Phandroid ) have reported that the new Liquid
Glass design can make icons appear tilted particularly when theres a dark wallpaper or when using the Dark, Clear, or Tinted icon themes, rather than sticking with the default icons.

The effect is leading some users to feel dizzy, develop eye strain, or even report feelings of vertigo. One poster described it as "an optical
nightmare", another claimed "this update is making me feel drunk", and there are many other similar posts. Icons appear tilted for some users in this
image (Image credit: tantunidevourer) Escape the effect

Fortunately there are possible fixes to try out. For one thing, you could stick to the default icon style and use a bright wallpaper. That should make the effect less visible, but may not fully solve the problem for everyone.

Another step you can take as detailed in our guide to making iOS 26 easier
on your eyes is to go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and toggle on Reduce Transparency.

You might also want to increase the contrast, the toggle for which can be found on the same screen.

Of course, having to jump through these hoops just to make your phone usable isnt ideal. Perhaps Apple could make some tweaks to the Liquid Glass
interface design in a future update, to help with visibility.

Weve reached out to Apple for comment and will update this article if we hear back. Until then, be sure to check out our in-depth iPhone 17 review , iPhone Air review , iPhone 17 Pro review , and iPhone 17 Pro Max review . You might also like 5 hidden features in iOS 26, including iMessage polls and faster Reminders After a week with the iPhone 17, I'm convinced it's the best-value iPhone ever The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the best iPhone I've ever tested and I love it even in Cosmic Orange



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