SaveMyEyes For Mac

Many of us use our Macs for both work and entertainment, which means that, along with our backs, our eyes take quite the beating. They aren’t really meant to focus on a close-up screen for so long, and eye-related health issues are becoming very common.

SaveMyEyes is one of the simplest apps designed to help you keep your eyes in good health. It runs in the menu bar and reminds you to take regular breaks every once in a while, with fully customizable intervals. It is free, open-source, and very lightweight.

Once you’ve launched the app, click its menu bar icon and set the preferred work and break intervals. Sound notifications can also be enabled, and the app can be configured to run at login automatically.

When you’ve set everything up, check the Run timer box. The app will start a countdown and trigger a notification when it’s time for a break and when you need to get back to work. The icon doesn’t display the timer, which may actually be a good thing, as you won’t be focusing on the remaining time instead of your work.

While the app may be designed to keep your eyes safe, it’s also great for your back, hands, neck, and pretty much every other part of your body that is affected by prolonged sitting and repetitive motions.

Of course, you’ll get the best results if you actually get up from your desk, move around, and try to focus your eyes on a distant object.

SaveMyEyes is written in Swift, so it’s small and efficient, and it only appears as an icon in the menu bar. It won’t get in your way or distract you.

This is a great break reminder for users who want something very simple that gets the job done. It lacks the advanced functionality more complex apps have, but there’s a good chance you wouldn’t need those fancy features anyway.