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How to place computer monitor good?
Hello there i wanted to ask a question
how do i place the computer monitor good ergonomicly in a way that doesnt ruin the back and neck
once ive got a new chair which is pretty high i have got this problem ,if i place the top of the screen at eye level i need to look down at the middle of the screen and the bottom
i have a IPS LED 24MP76 monitor which is pretty big for a monitor and i dont like to act all akward and stuff but i get a little neck pain from looking down the screen for so much and it doesnt feel so comfterable after all craning the neck when using the computer
on the other hand placing a few books under the screen which causes the middle screen to be at eye level feels realy nice for using [at least thats how it feels for the back and i dont need to crane my head down to look at the screen]
but the problem is that it makes you to lean to the direction of the hand you are using [at least thats how i experience this] , like if im using the mouse for a long time while doing this it causes all the upper body to lean to the right side [same thing while using the keyboard]
just wanted to hear some of you people how you place your monitors because ive saw once a video of some ergonomic doctor or something like this that unlike most of the ergonomic sites says that when you place the top of the screen at eye level you make yourself to bend your necks and reach an uncomfterable position afterwards , and its good to make middle of the monitor at eye level.
2 Answers
- Spock (rhp)Lv 73 months ago
recommended is a point in center and at upper 1/3rd of screen a few inches below eye level [top of screen at eye level for ordinary size monitors]. your results may vary, depending on your body and spinal curvature
- MarvinatorLv 73 months ago
first, adjust the chair so your hands and arms are in the proper position.
Yes, all websites tell you to set up your monitor so that the top line of the screen is at or below eye level. This should align your eyes with the top of the viewing area of the screen. You should not need to tilt or bend your neck forward to properly see the monitor. Set up your monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away.
BUT if this causes you problems, you should immediately change the height of the monitor or the position of the chair. I find that my monitor works best when it is slightly below recommendations, because I wear bifocals and need to move my head less to see. Adjust the monitor up or down, and useit a while and see if this alleviates the ache. Always put it where it's best for you, not best for some website.
