Many television manufacturers use glossy screens to make the picture look brighter, which results in glare. Glare on a television screen appears as white patches or reflections that block the part of the image underneath. Glare can severely impact the quality of the image and make the screen unwatchable at certain times. Some television manufacturers apply a coating to the screen to help reduce glare, but if your TV doesn’t have one, you may be able to resolve the problem at minimal cost.