The Best Monitors and Monitor Accessories for Reducing Eye Strain and Fatigue for Web Developers

You spend most of your day looking at a screen. Eye strain and fatigue are part of the job, but the right monitor and a few accessories can make the hours more bearable.

• Monitors:
  • Acer XFA240 bmjdpr 24" Gaming G-SYNC Compatible Monitor: Full HD 1080p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate. The G-SYNC feature reduces screen tearing and input lag. Originally marketed for gaming, but that high refresh rate also means smoother scrolling through code.
  • ASUS ProArt PA248CVV 24" Full HD 1080p Eye Care Monitor: Full HD 1080p with a blue light filter and Flicker-Free technology. The filter cuts down on the wavelengths that tire your eyes fastest, and the flicker reduction actually works.
• Monitor accessories:
  • AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand: Adjustable height so you can get the screen to eye level instead of craning your neck down all day. Includes cable management to keep the cords out of the way.
  • 3M Gold Privacy Filter for 23.6" Widescreen Monitors: Cuts glare and blocks blue light with a gold-tone finish. Also keeps people walking past from reading over your shoulder, and protects the screen from scratches.

Your specific needs and budget matter more than any general recommendation. High resolution and refresh rate help. Blue light filters help. Getting the screen to the right height helps. None of it fixes everything, but it's better than working on a laptop screen at desk level for nine hours.

The next piece in this series covers laptop screen setups versus dual monitors and what that choice does to eye strain and neck strain.