LookAway Blog

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

Health & Wellness

Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work? The Science-Backed Truth

With the blue light glasses market hitting $3.5 billion and growing 27% annually, we examine the scientific evidence behind their effectiveness and whether they're worth the investment.

Posted on June 14th, 2025 Read more

Health & Wellness Remote Work Productivity

Remote Work Eye Strain: The Hidden Epidemic Costing Companies Billions

43% of remote workers spend 13 hours daily on screens and report worsening eye health

Posted on June 11th, 2025 Read more

LookAway Updates

LookAway 1.13 - Calendar Integration, Overtime Nudges, and more

Automatically pause LookAway during a calendar event, and much more

Posted on June 9th, 2025 Read more

LookAway Updates

LookAway 1.12 - Smarter and Less Interruptive

Exclude apps from meeting detection, overnight work schedules, and more

Posted on April 30th, 2025 Read more

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.

Posted on April 7th, 2025 Read more

Dev Notes

How I Made Break Reminders Less Annoying

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

Posted on April 7th, 2025 Read more

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

Posted on April 5th, 2025 Read more

LookAway Updates

LookAway 1.11 - Automations, Focus Filters, and more

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

Posted on March 19th, 2025 Read more

Eyes & Screens

The Impact of Prolonged Screen Time

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

Posted on February 18th, 2025 Read more