What is the 30 30 30 rule for eyes?

Okay, so you want me to make this explanation of the 30-30-30 rule for eyes sound more, well, me? Like a real person talking, not a textbook? Got it! Here’s my take:

“Okay, so what’s this 30-30-30 rule for your eyes that everyone keeps buzzing about? Ugh, and I’m totally guilty of not following it as much as I should! Basically, it’s your quick and dirty eye-saving hack in this screen-obsessed world.

The idea is simple: every 30 minutes – and honestly, who’s timing this perfectly? – you glance away from whatever glowing screen is sucking you in. Look at something that’s about 30 feet away. Think across the room, out the window, you know? And you only need to do it for 30 seconds!

I know, it sounds ridiculously easy, right? Like, how hard can it be? But seriously, when you’re in the zone, lost in a spreadsheet (or, let’s be real, scrolling through TikTok!), it’s SO easy to forget.

But trust me on this one: your eyes will thank you. I can definitely feel the strain if I’m just glued to my laptop all day. My eyes get all dry and itchy, and I start getting that little headache right behind my eyes. Not fun! It’s like, we only get one pair of eyes, so we really gotta prioritize taking care of them, don’t you think? I need to set a timer or something, for real!”