FAQ

How often should you look away from a screen?

The most common public guidance for a timed look-away is every 20 minutes, for about 20 seconds, at roughly 20 feet. That is the 20-20-20 rule.

Is 20 minutes required?

It is a starting cadence, not a law. Some people keep it. Others find every 20 minutes too frequent and miss every reminder — in that case a longer interval you will actually take can be more useful. Eye Rest’s free mode stays on 20 minutes; Pro can move between 10 and 60.

What “look away” means

Change focus distance. Checking another screen in your hand is not the same as looking at a far wall or a window.

How to remember

Do not rely on memory after lunch. Use a 20-20-20 reminder on the phone that already sits on the desk. Eye Rest is built for that.

Set a look-away reminder

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