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EyeAway is a beautiful, privacy-first macOS app that helps reduce digital eye strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds - your eyes will thank you.
Cost / License
- Pay once
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Features
- Reduce Eyestrain
Tags
- eye-exercises
- eye-strain
- Break Reminder
- eye-care
- breaks
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EyeAway is a beautiful, privacy-first macOS app that helps reduce digital eye strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds - your eyes will thank you.
Key Features:
Smart Break System
- Customizable work intervals (10-60 minutes) and break durations (10-60 seconds)
- Follows the scientifically-backed 20-20-20 rule for optimal eye health
- Beautiful full-screen blur overlay during breaks to ensure you actually rest
- Pre-break notifications with 30-second warning
- Automatic idle detection pauses timer when you're away
- Pomodoro mode built-in (25/5 work/break cycles)
Beautiful Customization
- Default, Random Color, or Custom themes for break overlays and reminders
- 20 curated color palettes for Random Color mode
- Full control over colors, opacity, and glass effects in Custom mode
- 16 professional SF Symbol icons to personalize ambient reminders
- Independent themes for ambient reminders and break overlays
- Live preview of all customization options
Water Reminders
- Smart hydration reminders every 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Two display styles: immersive blur screen or gentle ambient pop-up
- 8 preset encouraging messages + custom message support
- 16 water-themed SF Symbol icons
- Full theme integration with your existing color preferences
- Keyboard shortcut (Command+Shift+W) for instant manual trigger
Progress Tracking
- Daily statistics showing breaks taken and completion rates
- Beautiful charts for 7-day and 30-day history
- Streak counter to track consecutive healthy days
- Smart insights with personalized recommendations
- All data stored locally - complete privacy guaranteed
Privacy-First Design
- Zero data collection - everything stays on your Mac
- No internet required - works completely offline
- No tracking, no analytics, no cloud sync
- Your eye health data belongs to you alone
Professional Features
- Menu bar integration - lightweight and non-intrusive
- Multiple break styles: blur screen, notification only, or guided exercises
- Sound effects for break reminders (optional, can be disabled)
- Multi-monitor support
- Full VoiceOver and accessibility support
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick control (Command+Shift+S to start, Command+Shift+B for break, Command+Shift+X to stop)
Perfect For:
- Office workers spending 8+ hours at screens
- Students studying for long periods
- Developers and designers with intensive screen time
- Anyone experiencing digital eye strain, headaches, or dry eyes
- Users who value privacy and want local-only data








