Screen Time / 20-20-20 Rule Timer
Are You Experiencing Digital Eye Strain?
When working on a computer for long stretches, we blink up to 50% less often, leading to dry, irritated eyes, blurred vision, and end-of-day headaches.
Eye care professionals universally recommend the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something at least 20 feet away. This relaxes the focusing muscle inside your eyes and restores natural blink rates.
Use our Screen Time & Eye-Break Schedule Timer below to calculate your daily eye rest target and practice a live 20-second break right now!
Screen Time & Eye-Break Timer
Calculate your recommended daily rest intervals using the 20-20-20 rule.
How to Prevent Digital Eye Fatigue
Incorporating simple eye hygiene habits into your remote work routine keeps your vision sharp and prevents end-of-day exhaustion.
- Pick a Far-Off Focal Point: During your 20-second breaks, pick a fixed object outside a window or across the room (at least 20 feet away) so your eye muscles completely relax.
- Adjust Screen Brightness & Contrast: Match your monitor's brightness level to the ambient light in your room. If your screen looks like a glowing lightbulb in a dark space, your eyes are working twice as hard.
- Blink Consciously: Make a habit of taking full, soft blinks when reading long documents to keep the surface of your eyes hydrated naturally.