Continuing my previous ergonomics post, we can take a look at my latest set-up. The biggest change was going from a sit-stand desk to a classic Ikea Alex + Countertop desk. The only things I ever did standing at the old desk was eat lunch and watch YouTube. I also retired the split keyboard for a ten-keyless model. The split-keyboard did help with some minor RSI pain, but I had the biggest improvments by just being more active. One day I might go all in on ergonomics, but the best ROI for that is to just stand and move every so often.

Since my back is to the door I bought a rear view mirror. And it’s easy for me to lose track of time so I got a clock to go above my desk. That way when I have full screen applications open it’s easy to check.

Compared to my previous desk, it’s hard for me to see views of outside, so my vision went from 20/15 to 20/30 in under 2 years. My lifestyle has been healthier when looking over that time, but in my new office I effectivley look at a wall 3 feet away all day. I’m planning to move my desk to a different wall so I can better see out the window. Along with cleaning the window more so I can better look outside and focus on objects far way to keep my eyes healthy.