Safe Eyes Linux Alternatives

Safe Eyes Linux is described as 'SafeEyes is an application that tries to protect your eyes from eye strain (asthenopia) by reminding you to take breaks while you're working long hours at the computer. It was created as a free and open source Linux alternative for EyeLeo, a Windows-only app' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Safe Eyes Linux for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Safe Eyes Linux alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Safe Eyes Linux are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and Micro-Break.

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  1. RSIBreak icon
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    RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Cronometer is a macOS Menu Bar application designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance with seamless break reminders, time tracking, and habit monitoring. Prioritize your well-being while staying productive with powerful features aimed at reducing strain and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Look Away icon
     1 like

    This is a minimalistic Mac app which reminds you to take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes, i.e. enforce the 20-20-20 rule. These breaks help preserve the eyes from strain, dryness, fatigue and other ill effects of the Computer Vision Syndrome...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Sitting at a computer for long periods of time brings with it significant health risks. Back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, dry eye syndrome, shoulder and elbow pain, and more. In order to eliminate or at least significantly reduce these problems, it is...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Eyes Relax icon
     22 likes

    It’s an utility that helps avoiding eyes-related problems when working at a computer for several hours. Concentrating your eyesight on a computer screen can cause an eye strain. You can prevent this by taking regular breaks during the work and look at distant objects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. EyeDefender icon
     14 likes

    EyeDefender is a freeware rest reminder designed to prevent Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) resulting from working on a computer for hours. CVS symptoms include eyestrain, blurred vision, delayed focusing, headaches, back and neck aches, dry and burning eyes, light sensitivity...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Display a full-screen image on your desktop at regular intervals, reminding you to take a break, with this portable app that offers support for multi-monitor setups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Big Stretch is a free simple reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Blink Eye icon
     1 like

    An Open Source minimalist eye care reminder & Break Timer app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Breather icon
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    An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. EyeCare4US is a free program for Windows, aimed at protecting eyes from computers, it shows us a window to remind us to take a break after a period of staying working in a computer. When it’s time to rest your eyes away from the computer monitor, the program will play a rain...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Microbreak Boss is the coolest break timer ever! It promotes a productive and healthy lifestyle and lets you fully customize every option.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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