Safe viewing distance for a 22" and 24" monitor?

Mr Doovde · 5 Feb 2009 at 19:32

Could someone please tell me what the recommended viewing distance is for a 22" and 24" monitor, so as to prevent possible eye problems from occuring etc. Or what they find to be a good viewing distance?

Thanks

n1kunj · 5 Feb 2009 at 19:35

I'm roughly 2 feet away from my 24". Depends on you mainly, how comfortable it feels and how bright you like the screen. You'll naturally tend to sit in one place or another without thinking about it after a while.

Mr Doovde · 5 Feb 2009 at 19:42

That's good to know as 2 feet looks like the optimum position for my desk. Thanks.

Audigex · 5 Feb 2009 at 20:16

I sit at around 20-24" (1.6-2ft) away from my 22"

The general rule to follow is to be no closer than the size of the monitor and you should be fine. Eg around 2 feet (24") for a 24".

I find any closer than about 2 feet is uncomfortable, but more than 3 starts to make my eyes hurt.

Mr Doovde · 5 Feb 2009 at 20:25

Thanks