Eyes Protection Reminder

Despite the fact that there is no proof that extensive usage of the computer leads to long-term eye damage, regularly staring into the screen can cause eyestrain and discomfort. Whether you are already experiencing some strain or you want to prevent it, you need to take regular breaks and give your eyes some rest.

Eyes Protection Reminder is a lightweight utility that can remind you to take a break from the monitor and hence, help maintain the health of your eyes and overall comfort.

The program doesn’t require installation, so simply decompress the archive and run the program to get started. The interface is rather old-school and the configuration is set to match the 20:20:20 law, a safety microbreak concept known by optometrists. The rule is fairly simple and entails that you look away every 20 minutes at any object located approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

If the 20:20:20 rule doesn’t work for you, then you will be happy to learn that the timer can be adjusted from the Settings. More precisely, you can add any time remaining, interval between breaks and time notifications. The application also allows you to add a message when the time is up, so you can also consider using the tool as a reminder.

In the eventuality that you are having headaches, increased sensitivity, watery eyes, itchiness or other side effects from staring at the monitor for a long time, then you should consider giving your eyes a rest from time to time.

Eyes Protection Reminder is a tool that can lend a hand in this case, as it reminds you when it’s time to take a break. Obviously, if the problem persists and your symptoms are more severe, then you should see an optometrist.