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Proper Ergonomic Monitor Distance
Posted by Ken
Monitors placed too close or too far away may cause you to assume awkward body positions that can lead to eyestrain, creating an improper ergonomic condition. Viewing distances that are too long can cause you to lean forward and strain to see small text. This can fatigue the eyes and place stress on the torso because the backrest is no longer providing support. Viewing distances that are too short may cause your eyes to work harder to focus (convergence problems) and may require you to sit in awkward postures. For instance, you may tilt your head backward or push your chair away from the screen, causing you to type with outstretched arms.
Proper Monitor Ergonomic Position
Sit at a comfortable distance from the monitor where you can easily read all text with your head and torso in an upright posture and your back supported by your chair. Generally, the preferred viewing distance is between 20 and 40 inches (50 and 100 cm) from the eye to the front surface of the computer screen . Note: text size may need to be increased for smaller monitors. The proper ergonomic position will benefit the user and a healthy workstation.
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