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It doesn't make a big difference to work in front of a 13' inch laptop than to work in front of a 27' inch monitor. The problem is the same: too much screen tim

It doesn't make a big difference to work in front of a 13' inch laptop than to work in front of a 27' inch monitor. The problem is the same: too much screen time.

cswenshuo 4y ago
I think the point is not the size but the resolution ratio of the screen. A 13' inch 4k screen will be much better for your eyes than a 27' inch 1080P screen. But no matter how good the screen is, too much screen time will still hurt your eyes.
atoav 4y ago
There is such a thing as eye muscles. And like every muscle they like it when you move them from time to time. Make sure to put your monitor into a room where you can look easily past it into something on a different distance. Just so that every once in a while. Bonus points if you develope a feeling for what movements your eye muscles like to do right now. I am in front of a screen for 20 years now, and I have perfect eye sight doing just that. I never had hurting eyes from computers during that time. The key is to listen to the signs your body gives you and not ignoring them. Sounds simple, but is actually hard if you formed a habit of suppressing your body/needs.
blenderdt 4y ago
This is not completely true. When the monitor is at the correct hight it will put less strain on the neck. In the neck are also nerves that are related to sight. A tight neck can also cause visual problems.
DecoPerson 4y ago
It made a huge difference for me. I suffered years of pain from a crinked neck, sore back, herniated gut, swollen leg veins, strained wrist (RSI), and dry eyes. Step by step, I solved the problems. (In matching order:) Higher monitors, standing desk, ergonomic chair, standing desk, better peripherals, dimmed screen (using f.lux). The key is gradually changing things until you find local maxima that work for you. If it hurts in a new way, change again. If the same hurt comes back, intensify the change. It’s not as simple as “too much screen time.” I spend far more time in front a screen now compared to before, and yet suffer far less.
- nishs 4y ago
  matte display vs. glossy display seems to make a difference for me (at least psychologically). matte feels cooler and is less harsh on my eyes.
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dandellion 4y ago
The position of the screen is important, and it's a lot easier to position correctly a 27 inch monitor than a 13 inch laptop. A properly fitting chair and desk, ergonomic keyboard and mouse, all of this can make a noticeable difference, I promise. About four years ago I started to have some mild wrist and lower back discomfort, especially after working long hours... I decided to improve my work setup because that was the easiest thing to fix without changing my habits. Since then all discomfort was gone and haven't had any issues even though I still spend way too many hours on the computer. I know I should still change my habits, especially since I'm starting to notice I don't feel quite as young any more, but don't discount the difference a good desk setup and posture can make.

It doesn't make a big difference to work in front of a 13' inch laptop than to work in front of a 27' inch monitor. The problem is the same: too much screen time.

cswenshuo 4y ago

I think the point is not the size but the resolution ratio of the screen. A 13' inch 4k screen will be much better for your eyes than a 27' inch 1080P screen. But no matter how good the screen is, too much screen time will still hurt your eyes.

atoav 4y ago

There is such a thing as eye muscles. And like every muscle they like it when you move them from time to time. Make sure to put your monitor into a room where you can look easily past it into something on a different distance. Just so that every once in a while. Bonus points if you develope a feeling for what movements your eye muscles like to do right now. I am in front of a screen for 20 years now, and I have perfect eye sight doing just that. I never had hurting eyes from computers during that time. The key is to listen to the signs your body gives you and not ignoring them. Sounds simple, but is actually hard if you formed a habit of suppressing your body/needs.

blenderdt 4y ago

This is not completely true. When the monitor is at the correct hight it will put less strain on the neck. In the neck are also nerves that are related to sight. A tight neck can also cause visual problems.

DecoPerson 4y ago

It made a huge difference for me. I suffered years of pain from a crinked neck, sore back, herniated gut, swollen leg veins, strained wrist (RSI), and dry eyes. Step by step, I solved the problems. (In matching order:) Higher monitors, standing desk, ergonomic chair, standing desk, better peripherals, dimmed screen (using f.lux). The key is gradually changing things until you find local maxima that work for you. If it hurts in a new way, change again. If the same hurt comes back, intensify the change. It’s not as simple as “too much screen time.” I spend far more time in front a screen now compared to before, and yet suffer far less.

nishs 4y ago
matte display vs. glossy display seems to make a difference for me (at least psychologically). matte feels cooler and is less harsh on my eyes.

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dandellion 4y ago

The position of the screen is important, and it's a lot easier to position correctly a 27 inch monitor than a 13 inch laptop. A properly fitting chair and desk, ergonomic keyboard and mouse, all of this can make a noticeable difference, I promise. About four years ago I started to have some mild wrist and lower back discomfort, especially after working long hours... I decided to improve my work setup because that was the easiest thing to fix without changing my habits. Since then all discomfort was gone and haven't had any issues even though I still spend way too many hours on the computer. I know I should still change my habits, especially since I'm starting to notice I don't feel quite as young any more, but don't discount the difference a good desk setup and posture can make.