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Multiple Touchscreens not recognising fingers
Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 2 9:40am | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
I will say it happens less often now than when I was younger which is interesting if related to neuropathy because my neuropathy is worse now than when I was younger. Hmmm. I just figured the machines have improved.
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Who knows? Maybe maybe not? Like one doctor said to me - neuropathy is weird.
Edit - I decided to look it up and stop wandering what if and it turns out what I was thinking about the sensory issues was indeed correct!
“ Neuropathy causes trouble with touch screens because it reduces tactile sensitivity, fine motor control, and finger pressure awareness.
Why Touch Screens FailReduced sensation: Numbness or a "pins and needles" feeling means your fingers cannot accurately sense the glass surface or register a firm press.
Loss of fine motor skills: Nerve damage makes precise tapping, swiping, and holding difficult.
Altered fingerprints: Certain medical treatments or conditions change or smooth out fingerprints, which can block both tactile response and biometric scanners”