The 20-20-20 Rule — and Why Desktop Reminders Help You Keep It
The 20-20-20 rule is simple. Most people still forget it. Here is how EyeRise turns the habit into a guided desktop break instead of another ignored notification.
EyeRise is wellness software and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical concerns, consult a qualified eye-care professional.
Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. That is the 20-20-20 rhythm cited across computer-vision and digital-eye-strain education from groups such as the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
The rule is easy to remember and easy to skip when you are in a document, a game, or a compiler. EyeRise puts a full-screen guided overlay with a live countdown on Windows, macOS, and Linux so the break happens on the screen you are already using.
Why a notification is not enough
A toast you dismiss is not a break. EyeRise defaults to the 20-20-20 rhythm and lets you choose Gentle, Balanced, Frequent, or a custom cadence. The overlay is the break — not a badge you clear and forget.
What this is not
Regular looking-away is general wellness guidance. It is not a treatment for eye disease and it does not replace an exam. EyeRise is desktop wellness software. It does not diagnose or treat conditions.
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