Harmful Secrets Of Computer Monitors

Copyright 2006 Michael Madigan

If you use PCs, you are staring at that PC screen a lot. Therefore you need a correct screen setup as soon as possible, or your eyes, neck shoulders and the rest of your body will suffer.

The trend in computer screens is to replace the box type computer monitor with a flat screen , saving weight space and power.

However all the following tips apply equally to both types.

Suitable positioning of your monitor screen will cut back on unwanted exertion, and bad positioning, plus other possible health problems like exhaustion, eyestrain and related disorders like itching and styes.

Eyestrain, neck and back pain can be considerably reduced by proper selection of the monitor (or flat screen). The screen should be positioned in proper relation to other components like the keyboard, desk, and chair.

While using the computer monitor, ensure the following:-

The screen is in front of you and at least 20 inches (45 centimetres) away.

The screen should not be more than 40 inches (100 centimetres) away.

Ideal computer screen size is between 15 to 20 inches, (about 37 to 50 centimetres) measured diagonally. If the screen is very small, you