A MacOS status bar app that reminds you to take breaks to avoid eye strain.
CVS Timer is a simple Mac OS X status bar app that helps prevent eye strain, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The app periodically displays a notification reminding the user to take a break from staring at the computer screen.
CVS Timer resides in a “C” icon on the status bar. The time between breaks and break duration can be set by clicking the icon and selecting “Preferences.”
CVS Timer was inspired by AntiRSI, an app designed to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). I wanted a simpler app tailored more for eye strain (one that doesn’t reset when it detects no mouse/keyboard use), so I created this one.
I have included a compiled .app in the repo for convenience, or you can open it yourself in XCode.
License: GPLv3