What is screen burnout?

Screen burnout refers to the phenomenon where a display, such as an OLED or LCD screen, suffers from permanent damage due to prolonged exposure to static images or high brightness levels. This can result in ghosting or image retention, where remnants of previous images remain visible even when the screen is showing new content. It often occurs in devices like televisions and smartphones, especially when they display the same content for extended periods. Preventative measures include using screensavers and adjusting brightness settings.