Blink reminds you to follow the 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Science-backed. Screen-gentle.
No setup friction. No behavior change required. Blink runs quietly in the background, doing one thing exceptionally well.
Launch Blink once. It starts your 20-minute countdown immediately and runs silently in the background.
A soft notification nudges you when it's time. No alarms, no interruptions — just a quiet signal to pause.
Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. The guided breathing animation helps you decompress fully before returning.
A smooth circular countdown walks you through each 20-second break. Watch your tension dissolve in real time — the animation is designed to slow your breathing naturally.
Track how many breaks you've taken. Build a daily streak and watch your eye health habits improve week by week.
Blink was designed screen-first. The deep dark theme is gentler on your eyes — especially during late-night work sessions.
One tap to start. The defaults are perfect. Customize your reminder interval and break duration only if you want to.
Blink never spams you. One gentle nudge per 20-minute cycle. Dismiss it and the timer resets — no guilt, no nags.
When you stare at a screen, you blink up to 66% less than normal. This leads to dry, strained eyes — and over time, headaches, blurred vision, and neck pain collectively known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
The 20-20-20 rule, endorsed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is the most clinically-supported intervention for digital eye strain. It works by allowing your ciliary muscles — the ones controlling lens focus — to fully relax.
Blink makes this habit frictionless. You don't have to remember. You don't have to count. You just work — and Blink handles the rest.
"Regular screen breaks significantly reduce symptoms of digital eye strain in office workers."
— Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018"Following the 20-20-20 rule can reduce eye strain symptoms by up to 68%."
— American Optometric Association"Digital eye strain affects 65% of Americans who regularly use digital devices."
— The Vision Council, 2023Free to download. No subscription required to start. Your eyes will thank you.