20-20-20 Rule: the simple (& effective) trick to protect your eyes from screens

Vivimos en una era hypervisualEvery day we spend hours in front of screens — phones, computers, tablets and TVs. While technology makes our lives easier, our eyes pay the price. Eye fatigue,, blurred vision,, dry eyes or even headaches have become common discomforts.

Faced with this silent problem, there is a rule as simple as it is effective: the 20-20-20 rule. There’s a simple yet powerful way to tackle this silent problem: the 20-20-20 rule.”

What is the 20-20-20 rule?

The 20-20-20 rule proposes the following:

  • Every 20 minutes of screen time

  • Look at something 6 meters Away (equivalent to 20 feet),

  • For at least 20 seconds.

An easy‑to‑remember formula endorsed by eye‑care professionals. Its goal is to give your eyes a break and prevent eye strain

Why this rule works

Cuando fijamos la mirada durante mucho tiempo en una distancia corta (como ocurre al mirar el móvil o el ordenador), nuestros ocular muscles They work tirelessly. This sustained effort can cause tension, dryness, and discomfort.

Applying the 20‑20‑20 rule allows your eye focus to shift,lets your eyes relax, and reduces the dryness associated with insufficient blinking..

What happens to your eyes when you’re on a screen

✓ You blink up to 66% less, which reduces the natural hydration of the eye.
✓ You are exposed to blue-violet light, which affects your sleep & can cause eye strain.
✓ You keep a constant focus tension, which exhausts your sight system.
✓ By the end of the day, you might feel dryness, itching, or even headaches.

Combine sight breaks with the use of blue filter glasses helps minimize these effects.

Tips for using the 20-20-20 rule (& not forgetting it)

  • Set a timer on your computer or mobile phone to sound every 20 minutes.

  • Use browser extensions like EyeCare or Stretchly.

  • Place a post-it on the screen to remind you.

  • Look out the window, at a distant painting, or any point within 6 meters.

  • Take benefit of those seconds to blink gently & relax your face.

You don't need to stop your functionday: just include micro-habits that preserve your eye health.

Blue light filter glasses: the perfect ally

Blue light from screens not just strains your eyes. Studies suggest it can affect your dream, , the circadian rhythm & increase sensitivity to light. The blue filter glasses They act as a soft barrier that filters the light, improving sight comfort.

Si pasas muchas horas frente a pantallas, este tipo de gafas se convierten en una herramienta esencial junto a la regla 20-20-20.

Cuidar tu salud ocular empieza por ti

The remote work,, online classes, digital come intainment… It all adds up to hours in front of screens. Eye wellness can't be left out of daily self-care. Adjusting lighting, wearing appropriate glasses, useing the 20-20-20 rule, & listening to your body are simple ways to start.

At Perspektiv we believe that seeing well is also feeling goodThat's why our blue light filter glasses combine protection, design, & color. And that's why we bring you tips like this, designed to protection for your eyes without sacrificing style.

 

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