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>>229
Using 「さえすれば」　and　「する限りは」　or structure patterns is more authentic to the meaning of "as long as", where the たら form is focused more on "if or when". All are conditional but たら is slightly more less provisional than ば-form and 限り adequately expresses a limit, where たら only expresses potential or supposition.

As long as I can read it, it's fine/adequate.
読むこと(さえ)出来れば、それでいい　（十分）です。
As long as you live in this house, you follow my rules.
この家に暮らす限りは、私の規則に従わなければならないんだ。