[CQ-Contest] Eyestrain/neckstrain - avoiding of

[Larry N7DF]

A study of computer related job stress was done by some Federal Agency several years back.  I think it was NIH, but I'm not sure.
A major part of the eye strain problem was found to be related to spasms in the neck muscles from holding the head in the wrong position.  Generally the monitor screen should be slightly below eye level.  For each person the exact preferred position can be determined by the following exercise.

While sitting in the chair and position you will normally use while using the computer, look into an open space about ten feet away.
Hold your right hand, palm towards you at arms length and slowly move it up and down.  You will notice that there is one location where it seems to suddenly appear the clearest.
Repeat with your left hand.  You will probably notice that the clearest position will be somewhat lower than for the right hand.
Now do this with both hands at once.  This should clearly show the difference in preferred location for each hand.  
Set your computer monitor with the bottom of the screen at the location for the lower hand.  
This should reduce the neck strain significantly.

Another thing you can do is get a soft cervical collar from your local drug store and wear it when you are at the computer for a long period of time.

73
Larry
N7DF

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