diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/main.py b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
index 94239e063..d2e15fb6c 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/main.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
@@ -997,14 +997,10 @@ To upgrade an old deck, download Anki 0.9.8.7."""))
 
     def updateStudyStats(self):
         wasReached = self.deck.sessionLimitReached()
-        initial = self.deck.sessionStartTime == 0
         self.deck.sessionStartTime = 0
         sessionColour = '<font color=#0000ff>%s</font>'
         cardColour = '<font color=#0000ff>%s</font>'
-        if initial:
-            # deck just opened, or screen triggered manually
-            top = _("<h1>Welcome Back!</h1>")
-        elif not wasReached:
+        if not wasReached:
             top = _("<h1>Study Options</h1>")
         else:
             top = _("<h1>Well done!</h1>")
@@ -1117,8 +1113,7 @@ day = :d""", d=yesterday)
         elif (not self.deck.delay0 and
               not self.mainWin.delayLapsedCards.isChecked()):
             self.deck.delay0 = 600
-        if not self.deck.sessionStartTime or self.deck.sessionLimitReached():
-            self.deck.startSession()
+        self.deck.startSession()
         self.deck.flushMod()
         self.moveToState("getQuestion")
 
diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/status.py b/ankiqt/ui/status.py
index 9b67afe88..312d8cd50 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/status.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/status.py
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ You should aim to answer each question within<br>
 
     def flashTimer(self):
         if not (self.main.deck.sessionStartTime and
-                self.main.deck.sessionTimeLimit):
+                self.main.deck.sessionTimeLimit) or self.main.deck.reviewEarly:
             return
         t = time.time() - self.main.deck.sessionStartTime
         t = self.main.deck.sessionTimeLimit - t
diff --git a/designer/preferences.ui b/designer/preferences.ui
index e535b8815..eb8c47353 100644
--- a/designer/preferences.ui
+++ b/designer/preferences.ui
@@ -355,7 +355,7 @@
          <item row="7" column="0" >
           <widget class="QCheckBox" name="showStudyOptions" >
            <property name="text" >
-            <string>Show welcome back screen on startup</string>
+            <string>Show study options on deck load</string>
            </property>
           </widget>
          </item>