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Desk and TV Ergonomics (self.Blind)
submitted by achromatic_03
I'm a few years into my thirties, and I didn't think this would come up quite yet...I have been experiencing neck, shoulder, and back pain. I am about 20/180, so I do everything visually, but have to be really close and use zoom on computers/phones. I think this is a major contributing factor to terrible posture and ergonomics, and I feel like the boiler plate advice doesn't really apply to us about having your monitor at 'eye-height' because I have to sit so much closer and lose so much field when zoomed. I have a similar issue with how I sit to play Xbox. I know I'm not able to stay sitting completely upright, especially if there's text to read or I need to look at a mini map in a corner.
Has anyone gotten any advice on ergonomics specifically relevant to your special situation being visually impaired, trying to do computer work or playing video games? And I'm not sure if I need physical therapy, occupational therapy, or both.
Has anyone gotten any advice on ergonomics specifically relevant to your special situation being visually impaired, trying to do computer work or playing video games? And I'm not sure if I need physical therapy, occupational therapy, or both.
retrolental_morose 5 points 1y ago
totally sightless here - but all the partial adults I know have their screens on bendy arms and mirror the smaller ones when at their desks. No idea as to positionns, degrees and angles etc.
A growing number of them also turn to text-to-speech where possible - some with word highlighting, some without, vision depending.
Good luck on finding a more comfortable MOW.
A growing number of them also turn to text-to-speech where possible - some with word highlighting, some without, vision depending.
Good luck on finding a more comfortable MOW.
achromatic_03 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks, I do have it mirroring the small screen for sure...I should get more into text to speech, especially when I'm at home!
Iamheno 3 points 1y ago
Work with a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, we’re trained in Vision ergonomics especially computer monitor. There is no one size fits all approach because everyone is uniqu.
achromatic_03 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thanks, I really should do that...I move a lot and it's hard to keep setting up a new case in each state, but I'm hoping my next move will be more long term and I will invest in the blind community and resources there, including finding a vision rehab therapist!
MostlyBlindGamer 2 points 1y ago
I have a 32 inch monitor mounted on an adjustable VESA arm. The very first day I used it, my neck was visibly straighter. Like you, I've realized typical ergonomic recommendations don't apply to my atypical situation. It's all about adjustability and adapting to changing circumstances.
achromatic_03 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I do have my monitor pretty close and it's large but not on an arm... in what circumstances do you find that you move the monitor around on the arm? I had one at my last workplace, but I don't think I moved it much. 🤔
MostlyBlindGamer 3 points 1y ago
I'll move it back to watch a video or a movie and increase my field of view; it's birthday a bit to the right, because I can't see out of my left eye, but I'll center it for other people; I move it up and out of the way to work with papers and I can always adjust it to my intended posture, like moving it closer when gaming.
achromatic_03 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Makes sense... I'm hoping to move soon, and I'll get an arm for my next setup! Thanks!
MostlyBlindGamer 1 points 1y ago
Aha, but here's something some people don't realize: you can clamp an arm to your desk, instead of screwing it into the wall.
On another note, a good chair also helps and so does touch typing, if you usually look down at the keyboard.
On another note, a good chair also helps and so does touch typing, if you usually look down at the keyboard.
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