LookAway Blog

Welcome to our blog. Read about the development of LookAway, tips on improving overall eye health and productivity, and more.

April 7th, 2025 Health & Wellness

Half The World May Need Glasses by 2050

By 2050, half of humanity will be nearsighted - and it’s more serious than you think.

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April 7th, 2025 Dev Notes

How I Made Break Reminders Less Annoying

What I learnt building a break reminder app that helps without annoying

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April 5th, 2025 Health & Wellness

Proper Desk Posture: The Ultimate Guide to Sitting Right (and Pain-Free)

Learn about the proper desk posture for anyone who spends long hours at a computer

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March 19th, 2025 LookAway Updates

LookAway 1.11 - Automations, Focus Filters, and more

This update brings automations, Focus Filters, screen recording detection, and other enhancements.

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February 18th, 2025 Eyes & Screens

The Impact of Prolonged Screen Time

54.4% of IT pros spend 8+ hours on screens - health risks are real.

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February 13th, 2025 LookAway Updates

LookAway 1.10 - Wellness Reminders and more

This update comes with posture and blink reminders, deep focus apps, game detection and more

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December 6th, 2024 Health & Wellness Eyes & Screens

The Connection Between Screen Time and Sleep

Excessive screen time before bed makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep

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December 5th, 2024 LookAway Updates

Custom Backgrounds and Sounds in LookAway

Choose your own background and sound for your breaks

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October 11th, 2024 LookAway Updates

Introducing Custom Messages in LookAway

LookAway 1.8.0 adds support for custom break screen messages

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