Protect your eyes with a gentle nudge

Lumo automates the 20-20-20 rule and reminds you to breathe. A lotus flower blooms as you take breaks. No other app does both.

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Screen addicts love it!
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5 out of 5 stars

I've been coding for 15 years and my eyes have never felt this good at the end of the day. The breathing reminders are the killer feature — I didn't even know I was holding my breath. The lotus flower is stupidly satisfying to complete.
--EyeCareDev

The 20-20-20 rule, on autopilot.

Every 20 minutes, Lumo gently reminds you to look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Skippable, non-intrusive, automatic. The gold standard for eye strain prevention, without the willpower.

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Breathe. You forgot again.

Screen work causes shallow breathing and breath-holding — it's called email apnea. Lumo is the only Mac app that pairs eye breaks with breathing reminders, resetting your stress response throughout the day.

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Watch your lotus bloom.

A lotus flower fills in as you complete breaks throughout the day. It's a tiny visual reward that turns 'I should take breaks' into 'I do take breaks.' Simple. Satisfying. Effective.

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Stay consistent with analytics.

Weekly and monthly stats show your break consistency over time. Spot your worst days, celebrate your streaks, and build a habit that lasts months — not just a week.

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20-20-20 Rule

Automated reminders every 20 minutes. Look away, rest your eyes, get back to work.

Breathing Reminders

Periodic prompts to take deep breaths. The only Mac app that fights screen apnea.

Lotus Flower Tracking

A lotus fills in as you complete breaks. Simple, satisfying, addictive.

Weekly & Monthly Analytics

Track your consistency over time. See your streaks, spot your weak days.

Menu Bar Native

Lives in your menu bar. No dock icon, no window, no distraction.

Auto-Pause

Detects inactivity and pauses automatically. No pointless reminders during lunch.

Why Choose Lumo

Real ways people use Lumo. Find yours.

  • Coding SessionsProtect your eyes during long focus blocks without breaking flow.
  • Remote WorkStay healthy when there's no one to remind you to step away.
  • Writing & DesignPrevent eye fatigue during extended creative sessions.
  • All-Day Screen WorkFor anyone who stares at a Mac 8+ hours a day.
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Screen addicts love it!

They quickly capture their thoughts from anywhere!

5 out of 5 stars

Finally sticking to breaks

“The lotus flower is weirdly motivating. I actually want to complete it every day.”

screenBreaker

5 out of 5 stars

“Only app that does eye breaks AND breathing. Nothing else comes close.”

dev_focus

5 out of 5 stars

Non-intrusive perfection

“I forget it's there until I need it. Exactly how a menu bar app should work.”

quietcoder

5 out of 5 stars

“My headaches are gone since I started using this. Not exaggerating.”

pixel_tired

5 out of 5 stars

The analytics sealed it

“Seeing my weekly stats made me realize how few breaks I was actually taking.”

datadriven_dev

5 out of 5 stars

“Tried LookAway, tried Loook. This is the one that stuck.”

macflow

5 out of 5 stars

Breathing reminders are clutch

“Didn't know I was holding my breath while coding until Lumo started reminding me.”

oxygenfan

5 out of 5 stars

“Simple, quiet, effective. Exactly what I wanted.”

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Free to try. Affordable to keep.

No ads. No tracking. Just healthier eyes.

$1.99/mo USD

  • 20-20-20 rule reminders
  • Breathing exercises
  • Lotus flower daily tracking
  • Weekly & monthly analytics
  • Auto-pause on inactivity

$12.99/yr USD

  • Everything included
  • Save 45% vs monthly
  • Lotus flower daily tracking
  • Weekly & monthly analytics
  • Auto-pause on inactivity
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Frequently asked questions

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What is the 20-20-20 rule?
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. It's the most evidence-backed way to prevent digital eye strain, recommended by the American Optometric Association.
What are breathing reminders?
Lumo periodically reminds you to take 2-3 deep breaths. Research shows most people hold their breath or breathe shallowly during screen work (called email apnea). Brief breathing resets reduce stress and tension.
Can I skip a break if I'm in the middle of something?
Yes. Every reminder is skippable. Lumo is designed to help, not interrupt. Skip when you're in flow and take a break when you hit a natural pause.
Does it pause when I'm away from my Mac?
Yes. Lumo detects inactivity and pauses automatically. No pointless reminders when you're on a coffee break or in a meeting.
What's the lotus flower?
A visual tracker that fills in as you complete breaks throughout the day. It creates a simple reward loop that keeps you consistent beyond the first week.
Which macOS versions are supported?
Lumo supports macOS 14 (Sonoma) and later, including macOS 15 (Sequoia) and macOS 26 (Tahoe).