Jim Simon wrote: I have had multiple physical therapists repeatedly tell me that one's eye-level should be at, or better slightly below, the mid-line of the screen. That's crazy. Viewing is much more comfortable with the top of the screen at or below eye level. That's the primary reason all theaters these days are stadium, to keep you looking straight or slightly down, instead of up at the screen. It's also why many computer desks have a cutout where the screen goes so you can lower it. Looking up is a strain over long periods. Just try working a studio camera for 8 hours. Ugh!!! If those are the same sort of studio cameras I am familiar with, that is a much more severe upward angle than we are talking about here. Again, the viewing angle should be neutral, or canted up only very slightly! For many years I had heard the same advice you have; look downward slightly. It is only in the last few years I have heard that change. And, yes, there is still a lot of debate on the subject. I can tell you this, however; since I took that therapist's advice and raised my screens slightly (only about 1 to 2 inches -- 2.5 to 5 cm), I no longer get the same sort of burning and pain that Michelmnr describes. I think Stan Jones said it best; One size does not fit all... If it hurts, change it. I would add; If it ain't broke (for you), don't fix it. --OB
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