20-20-20 Eye Strain Break Timer

The 20-20-20 rule is the standard optometric advice for screen strain; this just counts how many breaks your session owes you. Free, instant

Quick answer: The 20-20-20 rule is the standard optometric advice for screen strain; this just counts how many breaks your session owes you. Free, instant, private — runs entirely in your browser.

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General information only — not medical, financial or legal advice. Figures cross-checked against public official sources (IRS / HMRC / NHS / WHO guidance) as of 2026-08. For decisions that matter, confirm with a licensed professional in your country.

About this tool

The 20-20-20 rule is the standard optometric advice for screen strain; this just counts how many breaks your session owes you.

FAQ

20-20-20 Eye Strain Break Timer — is it really free?
Yes. No signup, no watermark, no hidden limit — the logic runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Does 20-20-20 Eye Strain Break Timer store my inputs?
No. Everything is computed on your device; closing the tab erases it all.

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