Ideal monitor distance: what's too close and what's okay?

When it comes to headaches, neck pain, and neck pain, poor posture isn't always the problem; maintaining the right distance from your monitor is also an important health measure you should follow. With a few simple tricks, you can protect yourself from harm.

What is the ideal monitor distance?

When it comes to the right distance from the screen, the size of the monitor plays an important role. If you find the font too small, you don't always have to get closer to the monitor. You can usually increase and decrease the font size by pressing the control key and scrolling the mouse at the same time. Furthermore, you should note the following:

• The distance to the monitor should be at least 50 centimeters from your eye. It is even better if the distance is between 60 and 100 centimeters.
• Nowadays you can hardly find monitors that are smaller than 15 inches. With these, the distance may also be quiet only 50 centimeters. For larger screens from 20 inches, however, should be at least 70 centimeters.
• Your screen should be mounted at a height where you look down on it easily. Damit schonen Sie Ihren Nacken und auch Ihre Augen.
• Nutzen Sie einen Laptop oder ein Notebook, sollten Sie am besten eine externe Tastatur für die Eingabe verwenden, damit Sie sich weiter vom Bildschirm entfernen und den idealen Monitorabstand einhalten können.