Wednesday, January 17, 2018

eyeBreak 20-20-20 Rule App

eyeBreak 20-20-20 App/Program/Utility is a tiny Windows App designed to enforce the 20-20-20 RuleThe goal of this app is to prevent repetitive Computer Vision Syndrome (Digital Eye Strain).  

Every organization is accountable for safe practices for their employees and requires this app. But when is last time someone told you to take an eye break!




The 20-20-20 Rule is simply; 

  • Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

But who remembers to do that? This app is particularly helpful for computer professionals, developers and employees who put long hours in front of a computer screen. 

The 20-20-20 Rule is recommended by; 


eyeBreak 20-20-20 App Features

eyeBreak 20-20-20 App hides in the Windows system tray and provide a non-ignorable pop-up message reminding you to take a break from what you are working on. Encouraging you to perform eye exercises, take comfort breaks, or generally you can use the application to remind you simply to stop what you are doing and document what you are doing now.
  • Customizable message accepting Unicode characters for your creative smileys - 〷◠‿◠〷
  • new - optional audio ding for countdown and repeat events (under Help menu)
  • Tooltip shows current progress
  • Stop Watch includes lap-time log

Hovering over icon reveals tooltip which shows current progress




eyeBreak 202020 App defaults to the following pop-up message, which you can customize.




If you like this try; Solo SCRUM Sprinter


Using the same platform, I have created a personal productivity tool called Solo SCRUM Sprinter. It saves a calendar appointment format that directly opens in Microsoft Outlook (or default .ics app), no passwords required.

It uses the SCRUM  software terminology, which is just new lingo for getting work done in small tasks. What we all do at our work naturally in intervals, this tool makes it easy for you to document your personal work effort.


This app will keep you agile and aware of the time is flying by when you are busy, reminding you to document you work. 



Download Demo


 EyeBreakV071718.zip


 Demo will open this page.

References:
https://opto.ca/health-library/the-20-20-20-rule
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/computer-usage


License:  

$29.99 USD for 10 (ten). No smaller bundles available.

Purchase:  Use Contact form to inquire about licenses.
Requires Windows usernames to be supplied for each Windows device. 

See my other licensed tools here.