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Work · June 21, 2020

Aleye

Mindful eye rest reminders to prevent eye strain.

Aleye launched on June 21, 2020 with 6 votes, #1,263 of 4,317 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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What it does

Staring at a screen for too long is like holding a heavy box - your eye muscles get tired. Aleye is a free reminder tool with customizable options and mini-mindfulness exercises to help you get the most out of your workday.

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