HACKER Q&A
📣 jonathan-kosgei

Older developers what health issues has the job caused you?


What health issues do you have that were directly caused by the nature of tech work?


  👤 gregjor Accepted Answer ✓
62 yrs old, 40 years staring at screens. Possibly myopia, eye doctor says maybe from my work, maybe genetic. Other than that nothing I can think of.

👤 ashwagary
Was developing lower back issues earlier on due to not caring about office chair selection. Easy fix and well worth it.

👤 prirun
Realize that software dev is a sedentary job and make sure to get regular exercise outside of your job.

👤 emrah
Switch to a track ball, mouse is bad for your wrist.