Many of us spend a better part of our day staring at a screen and clicking on the keyboard. Many of us do wonder whether the body posture and the screen position is right or wrong. But beyond that nobody tries to move ahead.
Why Screen Position Matters
Poor monitor positioning is not just a comfort issue but a major physiological problem. It leads to eyestrain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, dry eyes and over time, chronic musculoskeletal disorders, which collectively is known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
How to Get it Right
Four important things that matter most are:
Viewing Distance: Keeping the screen at an arm’s length away, roughly 50 to 70 cm is appropriate. That’s not too close to strain the eyes neither too far to be unable to read from the screen.
Screen Height and Angle: These two depend on the height of the person. The screen should sit 15 to 20 degrees below eye level. Looking upward at a screen for longer periods is one of the causes of neck strain and fatigue.
Glare: The screen should be at 90 degrees from any nearby window. The screen brightness should be to match the lighting of the room or surrounding.
The 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This is one of the simplest and most effective habits for protecting the eyes.
Dual-monitor setups: Dual-monitors should be treated just like single monitors. All the points mentioned above applies.
Some other parameters
Font size, brightness, chair and keyboard are equally essential for better positioning of the screen and ocular health.
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