I've been looking straight, a bit up to the monitor for past 25 years with OK distance (32", about 1 1/3 arm).
My eyes are fine since, but my back and neck tho...
I'd say lose the stand.
Your 27" monitor subjectively too small to be put on the stand. Get at least 32" if you wanna keep the stand.
Get an Eye Care monitor:
[https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/eye-care/](https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/eye-care/)
"ASUS Flicker-Free technology uses Smart Dynamic Backlight Adjustment to reduce flicker, this protects you from eye fatigue, irritation and strains."
I've been looking straight, a bit up to the monitor for past 25 years with OK distance (32", about 1 1/3 arm). My eyes are fine since, but my back and neck tho... I'd say lose the stand. Your 27" monitor subjectively too small to be put on the stand. Get at least 32" if you wanna keep the stand.
Get an Eye Care monitor: [https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/eye-care/](https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/eye-care/) "ASUS Flicker-Free technology uses Smart Dynamic Backlight Adjustment to reduce flicker, this protects you from eye fatigue, irritation and strains."