The use of monitor supports for your computer can reduce the risk
of RSI, or repetitive strain injury, to your neck and eyes. Monitor
supports raise up your monitor so it is at a comfortable level.
Here are a few tips when using and raising the monitor of your computer:
· The top of your monitor should be at or slightly below
eye level.
· You should always keep the monitor perpendicular to
a light source. This will reduce glare on your screen, and will
be safer for your eyes.
· If the height is too low, use a monitor support to raise
it to an appropriate level.
· If you wear bifocals, your monitor should be lower than
eye level to avoid tipping your head back to see the screen.
· The monitor should not be tipped at any angle.
· You should be 20-28 inches from the screen, about arms
length.
· The use of phonebooks or other objects to raise your
monitor can be dangerous, so your best option would be to use
a monitor support.
The right monitor positioning is very important to help reduce
the risk of neck and eye strain associated with RSI. Monitor supports
should be an integral part of your computer set up at your workstation.
