Best Standing Desks Under $500 in 2026: An Ergonomics Review

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As an optometrist, I see the downstream effects of bad desk setups every single day — patients squinting at screens that are too low, craning their necks forward, dealing with headaches they assume are “just stress.” A standing desk won’t fix everything, but it’s the foundation of a workspace that doesn’t slowly wreck your body.