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The 3 hour rule is a suggestion to keep a balance between near work and time spent using distance vision and reduce [[eye strain]]. This can be an effective alternative to the [[20-20-20 rule]].
The 3 hour rule is a suggestion to keep a balance between near work and time spent using distance vision and reduce [[eye strain]]. This can be an effective alternative to the [[20-20-20 rule]].


* For every 3 hours of close-up time, try to get an hour of distance time.
* After 3 hours of continuous close-up time, get an hour of continuous distance time.
* Try not to exceed 3 hours of close-up time.
* Do not exceed 3 hours of close-up time.


If you do near work for 4 hours or more continuously, it is likely you will have ciliary spasm that is harder to resolve and it may be more difficult to make improvements.
If you do near work for 4 hours or more continuously, it is likely you will have ciliary spasm that is harder to resolve and it may be more difficult to make improvements.

Revision as of 18:43, 9 February 2022

The 3 hour rule is a suggestion to keep a balance between near work and time spent using distance vision and reduce eye strain. This can be an effective alternative to the 20-20-20 rule.

  • After 3 hours of continuous close-up time, get an hour of continuous distance time.
  • Do not exceed 3 hours of close-up time.

If you do near work for 4 hours or more continuously, it is likely you will have ciliary spasm that is harder to resolve and it may be more difficult to make improvements.

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