Monitor Issues and Eyevision

Incorrect monitor positon is a frequent cause of discomfort with computer workers. The type and location of the monitor used plays a significant role in visual comfort.

Let´s start with monitor elevation: monitor elevation should be along a viewing plane that puts the top viewing line just below the eyebrow. This ensures that the head is relatively plane to the viewing area, and not tilting to the back or to the front. Lowering the monitor without angling it up toward the user´s face encourages a forward thrust posture, which results in awkward shoulder, arm and wrist postures, as wll as undesirable effects upon the forward head position and tilted neck.
Recent studies have demonstrated that it is easier to look downward rather than horizontally or upward. Lower targets may be more comfortable for users, especially when preferred viewing distances are considered. Comfortable viewing can be achieved along a viewing plane which is approx. 0 - 60° below horizontzal.
Distance to the screen should be at least 50 - 70 mm. Adjust this distance to your actual visual needs and comfort. Remember that distance to the screen will vary depending upon the size of the monitor.