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How far away should your computer screen be from your eyes?
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18-24 inches: 18-24 inches between your eyes and your computer screen. You can find out more information about your vision and computers at: http://www.Apple.Com/about/ergonomics/vision.Html hope this helps!
Answered 3/26/2013
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Adjust to comfort: Depends on font, screen height and size vs. Chair height and size, how much refractive error/correction. Go for an ergonomic setup.
Answered 3/27/2012
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