Ask HN: Older developers what health issues has the job caused you?

[jonathan-kosgei]

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

[gregjor]

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.

[gregjor]

My brother-in-law worked for 30 years as a mason (cement and bricks). He has serious permanent back injuries and lung damage from dust. One of my younger brothers worked for two decades as a stock broker, he suffers from alcoholism, ulcers, migraines.

I got off easy, I think.

[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.