How far should i be sitting away from the computer screen?

Well I'm nearsighted and I use the computer without wearing my glasses and i might be sitting too close. How far should i sit back from the computer screen and should i use my glasses?

How far should i be sitting away from the computer screen?
Some people will be more comfortable wearing glasses for computer work, even if near-sighted.





This may be down to a difference between the two eyes, a small amount of astigmatism or binocular coordination issues. All of those can cause unnecessary fatigue even if the screen seems perfectly clear.


It's perfectly all right to try it both ways and see.





On the whole, the longest distance from the screen that works for posture, the keyboard and size of text is going to be the most relaxing in the long term. Even if that involves a bit of habit-breaking.





Regular breaks to re-establish distance focus have already been mentioned. Those are definitely a good idea.





(Optometrist, retired)
Reply:hi


the ideal distance would be anything between 1 to 1.5 feet ie 30 to 45 cm, for both computer and reading.


u should get ur computer screen, chair or the table adjusted in such a way that u cant be comfortable if u go near the screen.


always take regular intervals like once every hour while doing any near work. during this interval u can take a little walk, have a glass of water and try to see an object at the farthest distance from the window, in order to relax ur continously focussed eye muscles.


this may also help u to be concious about the distance of ur eyes from computer screen.


if u r comfortable without wearing ur glasses on computer its ok, but there should not be any strain involved while working on computer or reading if u r not wearing ur glasses.


if u need any more optical advice, contact me on kothari_jay55@yahoo.com.


i m a qualified optometrist runnin my own optical shop.
Reply:2 words common sense. Set so you can see it. Why would you have glasses if you don't wear them?
Reply:keep away for 5 minutes after every one hour work from the computer screen. close your eyes and relax for 5 mins.Thats it.
Reply:I have mine set 18-24 inches away (I just measured from my home computer)...sometimes when I'm tired, I need to move it a little closer. I was very nearsighted before my PRK and couldn't see ANYTHING on my screen without glasses or contacts...





Basically, set it to where you are comfortable. Your glasses MAY help cut down on eye strain though. Unless you're having a worse time seeing the computer with your glasses, I'd wear them to ease that eye strain and the discomfort that goes with it.