Give Your Eyes a Break.

Focusing on a screen for too long can lead to Computer Vision Syndrome, eye strain, headaches, and fatigue.

Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) prevents that by reminding you to take a break.

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What is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Computer Vision Syndrom (CVS) affects 50-90% of people who spend part of their day in front of a computer. Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, dry eyes, neck pain, blurred vision and much more.
How does Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) help?
Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) blocks off your screen for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. Look out the window, stretch, or think about how happy your eyes are!
Full Screen Notification

Full Screen Notifications

Force yourself to take a break & look away from your screen.
System Notifications

Want something subtle?

Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) can send a more subtle reminder instead.
“Every break for me is like a small meditation.”
App Store Review, 5 Stars ★★★★★
What if I'm in a meeting?
Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) lets you snooze notifiations, so you can do something without interruption.
Snooze Your Breaks

Snooze

Skip breaks for a certain amount of time.
System Notifications

Get a Heads Up

Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) will let you know when a break is approaching.
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There's a reason Intermission (Breaks For Eyes) has 180+ Reviews with a 4.7 Rating
“The difference at the end of the day is noticeable.”
App Store Review, 5 Stars ★★★★★
“My new favorite app.”
App Store Review, 5 Stars ★★★★★
“Taking frequent little breaks is a good idea to prevent dry eyes, eyestrain, and headaches.”
Juli, writer at MacRumors.com
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Breaks For Eyes has been renamed to Intermission. It's the same great app with a new look and some awesome improvements. Owned by Alexander - Mac® and Mac App Store℠ are trademarks of Apple Inc.