My iphone has lines running across the face of  constantly

My iPhone has quiverring lines running across the face and I find it hard to read stuff on it.
What is causing this and how do I sort it out?  I have tried the turn off, turn back on trick but
it didn't solve the problem.

this is called "artifacting" it usually results from a defective VGA (graphics card) or a defective screen.
You could attempt to restore you phone in itunes but most likely it will need to be replaced by going to an apple store or calling applecare
-Thanks

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