Should monitor be tilted upwards?

Tilt your monitor slightly upward. Tilting the monitor downward isn’t recommended unless necessary to reduce the glare of overhead lights or if your monitor is too high and can’t be adjusted. Beware: Tilting the screen too far back may cause reflected glare problems from overhead lighting.

Can a monitor be too high?

A monitor located at a high level is a source of discomfort and, in the long run, can cause musculoskeletal problems in the neck and shoulder area. At a workstation where the desk and chair heights are properly adjusted, the monitor should be placed at the same level as the keyboard.

Do you need a height adjustable monitor?

A constant static position throughout the day can put your health at serious risk. An adjustable monitor stand for your desk allows you to change your body position throughout the day by altering the height and angle of the screen, offering a ‘second-best’ option to leaving your desk regularly to stretch.

Are monitor mounts worth it?

The high-level insight is that a high-quality monitor arm is a tool for greater office ergonomics. Its use contributes to better posture through the neck and lower body even without an ergonomic intervention — though adjusting the product to the ideal height, distance, and angle certainly helps.

How do I tilt my monitor?

You can usually tilt your monitor by gently grabbing both the top and bottom and then pulling the bottom or pushing the top. Avoid simply turning the monitor without support. Many monitors are not designed to be turned, especially old CRT monitors.

What happens if your monitor is too high?

Is it OK for monitor to be above eye level?

How high should your monitor be? Ideally, your eyes should be in line with a point on the screen that is about 5-10 cm below the top edge of the monitor. The centre of the screen should be around 17-18 degrees below the eye level.