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Can the 20-20-20 Rule Reduce Eye Strain? A Study on Gamers Vision and Dry Eyes

Is 20-20-20 Rule Justified on Binocular Vision and Dry Eye Parameters After Laptop Gaming in Healthy Adults: A Case Control Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/085917
Enrollment
46
Registered
2025-04-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 20-20-20 Rule : The 20-20-20 rule is a simple guideline designed to reduce digital eye strain (DES) caused by prolonged screen use. It suggests that every 20 minutes, a person should ta

Sponsors

Non-Applicable
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. University adults aged 17 to 24 years 2. Aided Visual Acuity 20/20 3. Normal Binocular vision parameters 4. Normal tear film assessments/ dry eye parameters

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of ocular diseases or conditions affecting accommodation & dry eye 2. History of ocular surgery 3. Current use of medications affecting ocular function 4. Not willing to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study will evaluate the efficacy of the 20-20-20 rule in mitigating binocular vision stress and dry eye symptoms post-laptop gaming in healthy adults. Findings may indicate improved accommodative function and reduced eye strain, supporting the rule s effectiveness. However, sustained benefits require continuous adherence, warranting further research on long-term impacts.Timepoint: 1 week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcomes of this study may include: Assessment of OSDI for dry eye assessment Assessment of CISS score for asthenopia assessmentTimepoint: 1 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRoshni Majumder

Noida International University

roshni.majumder98@gmail.com7086151146

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026