September 2, 2014

Eye Strain, Neck Pain and Monitor Ergonomics (Conventional Wisdom vs Ergonomics Evidence)

This article presents an intriguing challenge to what has become 'conventional wisdom' with regard to monitor placement. Contributor Gene Kay suggests that the commonly recommended placement of the monitor up near eye-height may actually contribute to eye strain, dry eyes, and neck extension. He suggests the solution is to optimize the monitor position for the visual system, which means placing the monitor lower, positioning it closer to the "normal reading position" that has worked well for thousands of years.