Breaks For Eyes
A Mac app to get rid of eye strain, dry eyes and fatigue
Breaks For Eyes launched on October 23, 2018 with 161 votes, #174 of 2,827 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.
What it does
This Mac app reminds you to take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 ft (6 m) away. Taking breaks this often preserves your eyes from strain. No eye strain means no eye-related problems (dry/irritated eyes, blurred vision, fatigue, headache), which can appear because of focusing on a computer screen for too long.
Intermission is a native Mac break reminder with gentle notifications, full-screen breaks, adjustable skipping, Auto Pause, and Focus Timers. Free 7-day trial, no subscription.
Take regular screen breaks with gentle notifications or full-screen reminders. Choose how hard they are to skip. Choose notifications or full-screen breaks. Skip immediately, after a short wait, or not at all. Auto Pause helps breaks wait during calls, videos, screen sharing, and full-screen apps. Full-screen breaks cover every connected display, so another screen won’t distract you. Intermission helps you look away, stand up, or reset at regular intervals. It stays quietly in your menu bar until it’s time for a break. Follow the 20-20-20 rule or choose a schedule that suits your day. A native Mac utility without accounts, subscriptions, or unnecessary complexity. Start with the…from tryintermission.com
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