Graphics in MacBook Pro Weird

Hello
I'm experiencing an issue with the graphics on my MacBook Pro. For some reason the longer the computer is on the more the graphocs deterioirate. There is an external monitor connected to the laptop and it doesn't display the phenomenan.
Here's a screenshot of what happens on the laptop screen:
Is there anyone out there who can help please?
Many thanks
Adrian

If you are seeing changes with time on the MBP screen but not an external monitor then the issue is not with the graphics module(s) on the logic board, but the LCD monitor itself. If it degrades with use, then could be building heat or having issues with its own controller.
This would be a good candidate for a visit to the genius bar and have some diagnostics run to find out where the fault is.

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