![]() ![]() A lot of research has demonstrated that people who use screens don’t blink enough, so this is an important feature. Eye Pro for WindowsĮye Pro helps you to reduce eye strain while at the same time keeping your eyes moist. It is a relatively old app, but it is really good. ![]() In addition, you have a lot of choices in terms of how you want to change the display, such as adjusting tints, disabling shadow effects, inverting colors, and more. It changes the way your display looks, thereby reducing eye strain. It is highly reviewed, and incredibly easy to install. The program also comes with eye exercise instructions. eyeCare for ChromeĮyeCare is conveniently linked to Chrome, with a 20-20-20 recommendation, although this is customizable. A lot of people tense up while working, and this app helps to reduce that, allowing you to quickly adjust your posture and relax. It also forces micro breaks on you, which is 10 seconds long every 10 minutes. It provides you with 50 minutes of working time, followed by a 10 minute break. Time Out is an app exclusive for Mac, and it is perfect for people who struggle to take good breaks. Furthermore, they have been able to demonstrate that the app helps people sleep better, and they fall asleep sooner. ![]() Like F.lux, it is based on important scientific research, specifically on the circadian rhythm and how that affects sleep. Twilight serves as the alternative for Android users. Twilight for Androidį.lux is a cool app, but it doesn’t work on Android. Plus, the robot mascot that comes with it is really cute. One of the cool things about the app is that it also gives you lots of eye exercises. When it’s time for a break, your screen will black out. It has a 20-20-20 default plan set, although you can customize this. This is one of the best known apps out there. Protect Your Vision for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome F.lux is based on important pieces of scientific research. What this means is that your brain can continue to produce melatonin, so you can sleep normally as well. It bases this on the time of the day it is, changing ting and brightness, so you don’t get that blue glow. F.lux for Mac, Linux, Windows, and iPhoneį.lux is incredibly popular because it works on your monitor’s glow. The app then monitors whether you do actually use less of your computer, although it doesn’t lock you out. You will then hear a Tibetan singing bowl, which means it is time for a break. You tell the app how long you’re allowed to use your computer without a break, and how long you want to have a break. It is very inconspicuous as it sits on your menu bar. Awareness for Mac and WindowsĪwareness is a Mac and Windows free app that makes sure you take regular breaks. Let’s take a look at what we believe are the top 13 apps. Luckily, there are now a number of apps available that help you to remember. However, for all our best intentions, we generally forget this. It is therefore evident that we must make efforts to stop staring at screens for long periods of time and to remember to blink. Further, research has shown long term retina damage linked to blue light. This stops the brain from creating melatonin, which is necessary to help us feel sleepy. Another issue is the blue light that screens emit. Rather, it is the fact that we don’t blink enough when we use screens. ![]() The problem isn’t about staring, according to the ophthalmology department at NYU Langone Medical Center. About 70% of millennials have reported suffering from digital eye strain symptoms, which include lack of focus, headaches, and dry eyes. In fact, there is now a psychological term for this: nomophobia, coined by Psychology Today, which means a fear of not having your mobile.īeing obsessed with our screen has several significant consequences, some of them long term. We feel a need to connect to the digital world, but it seems that this has gotten somewhat out of hand. The same research also showed that we look at our telephone screens 150 times each day. In fact, research has shown that most people stare at a screen close up (not even counting television) for seven hours each day. No matter how much we try not to use digital gadgets, most of us are nothing short of slaves to our screens. Reviewed by Nymark M, PhD on October 29, 2016 ![]()
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