Work longer, feel better protect your eyes in minutes.
Blinker gently reminds you to blink and take short, science backed breaks (20-20-20). Soft animations. No disruption. Built for people who live on screens.
Blink more, dry less: simple micro-reminders that reduce eye strain and keep your focus. *Blinker core features are always free.
Blink reminder
Screens demand focus. Your eyes pay the price.
Deep work causes us to blink less — sometimes not at all for minutes. That leads to dryness, irritation, blurred vision and headaches. The 20-20-20 rule is proven to help, but remembering it while working is hard.
So, Blinker does the remembering for you :)
Blinker runs in the background and does two things: nudges you to blink at short intervals, and reminds you to take short or long breaks at your preferred cadence. Everything is customizable — animations, position, frequency and size — so reminders fit your screen and style, not the other way around.
Features
Protect your eyes and stay productive — no interruptions, no distractions.
Blink Reminders
Blink reminders regularly and prevent eye strain & dehydration.
Break Reminders
Short and long breaks that refresh your eyes and focus.
DND Mode
Pause all blink and break reminders temporarily with Do Not Disturb mode.
Strict Mode
Strict focus mode — breaks are enforced, no snoozing allowed.
Privacy First
Works entirely offline on your Mac — no data collected or shared.
Results
Experience less eye fatigue, dehydration but greater comfort.
How it works
Follow these simple steps to keep your eyes healthy while working on screens.
Install & Start Protecting Your Eyes
- Download and open Blinker to get started instantly.
- Enable reminders with a single click.
- No sign-up or internet connection required.
- Seamlessly runs in the background as you work.
How it works
Follow these simple steps to keep your eyes healthy while working on screens.
Install & Start Protecting Your Eyes
- Download and open Blinker to get started instantly.
- Enable reminders with a single click.
- No sign-up or internet connection required.
- Seamlessly runs in the background as you work.
Blink Reminders
- Animated cues remind you to blink at set intervals.
- Choose where reminders appear on your screen.
- Easily adjust animation size to your liking.
- Customizable timing for natural, unobtrusive nudges.
Break Reminder
- Set regular short breaks to rest your eyes.
- Customize break frequency and duration.
- Enforced long breaks after several short ones.
- Gentle visuals and sounds signal when it's time to pause.
How it helps you
Prevents dry eyes
Reduces irritation during long work sessions and screen time.
Improves focus
Restorative short breaks to refresh your attention.
Builds healthy habits
Supports long-term eye health effortlessly.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Will Blinker interrupt my work?
Does it run in the background?
Can I customize reminders?
Can I disable snooze?
Does this replace medical advice?
Our Story
We were built for the tired, the focused, and the deadline-driven.
You’re building the future — writing code, editing slides, designing great things — and your eyes are doing the heavy lifting. Screens demand focus; focus forgets to blink. The result? Dry, tired eyes, headaches, lost focus and slower work.
Blinker exists so your eyes don’t have to beg for attention. A small nudge, a soft animation, a tiny pause — that’s all it takes to reset your gaze, rehydrate your eyes and keep you working without the ache. Simple, research-backed, and designed for people who can’t afford to slow down.
Start protecting your eyes today.
Download Blinker for macOS — it’s free, lightweight, and built to keep your eyes healthy during long work sessions.
Requires MacOS 14 Sonoma or later