Eye Break — the 20-20-20 Rule — 60-Second Protocol

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practice · 2026-08-22

Every twenty minutes at a screen, look at something twenty feet away for twenty seconds.

Every 20 minutes at a screen, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Screen work cuts blink rate, which dries the eye and tires the focusing muscle; the far gaze lets both reset. Set a recurring timer rather than trusting yourself to notice — by the time eyes feel tired, the break is already overdue. Pair it with standing up and the break costs nothing extra.

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Every twenty minutes at a screen, look at something about twenty feet away for twenty seconds. Screen work cuts your blink rate, which dries the eye and tires the focusing muscle — the far gaze lets both reset. Set a recurring timer rather than trusting yourself to notice: by the time your eyes feel tired, the break is already overdue. Pair it with standing up and it costs you nothing extra. agegen.ai. Generate your prime age! ~~ Mr. Age

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