Can I pick my own exercise?

Yes. All 16 exercises are unlocked from day one, so you can pick any exercise from the library and start right away. Star the ones you like to keep them in Favorites. There are also 4 ready-made routines.

When I close my eyes, how am I supposed to know what to do next?

Gazely reads each step aloud using your phone's text-to-speech, and vibrates when the step changes, so you can follow eyes-closed exercises without looking. The cue sound can be set to off, soft or normal.

Can I pause or skip? Do I have to do the breathing part?

You can pause, skip or go back at any time. Breathing steps are optional and off by default. You can also set the pace to slower, normal or faster.

Can I change the morning, afternoon and evening reminder times?

Yes. You set your own morning, midday and evening eye break times. Tap a reminder and the matching routine starts right away.

Does it remind me to follow the 20-20-20 rule?

Yes, if you want it to. The optional 20-20-20 reminder runs during the work hours you choose: every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Does it require internet or sign-up?

No. There's no account, it works offline, and your history stays on your phone.

Is it free? Are any exercises locked?

Gazely is free and shows ads so every exercise stays unlocked. Nothing is behind a paywall and there's no timer making you wait for the next exercise.

Will it fix my dry eyes or improve my vision?

Gazely is a wellness app for short screen breaks, not a medical device. It doesn't claim to improve vision or treat any condition. If your eyes keep bothering you, please see an eye doctor.

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Why we blink less at screens — and a blinking routine to try

When you concentrate on a monitor or phone, it's common to blink less, and many blinks don't close all the way. If your eyes feel dry and gritty by the end of the day, paying a little attention to blinking can make screen time feel more comfortable. Below is a blinking and eye-rest routine you can do at your desk.

Why we blink less at screens

When we focus — reading, watching, gaming — we tend to hold back blinks without noticing. Screens usually sit at eye level, so we keep our eyes open wider, and air from air conditioning or heating blowing toward your face can make eyes feel drier. Blinking is how the surface of the eye gets evenly moistened, so taking a moment to blink slowly and fully can help your eyes feel more comfortable.

A blinking routine

Look away from the screen and sit comfortably.

1. Slow blinking — close your eyes all the way, pause, then open slowly. Focus on your upper and lower lids fully meeting.
2. Squeeze and open — gently squeeze your eyes shut, then relax and open. Don't press hard.
3. Light, quick blinks — relax and blink lightly several times.
4. Blink while looking far — look at something far away, like out of the window, and blink slowly.
5. Palming — cup warm palms lightly over your closed eyes and rest.
6. Eyes-closed rest — keep your eyes closed for a moment, then open them slowly.

Everyday habits that help you remember to blink

Small changes to your setup matter as much as the exercises.

Place your monitor slightly below eye level
Keep air from fans, AC or heaters from blowing directly at your face
Use the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look far away and blink slowly
Before sleep, put your phone down and rest with your eyes closed

Gazely's "Blink for dry eyes" routine

Gazely includes a "Blink for dry eyes" routine built around blinking. Your phone's text-to-speech reads each step — slow blinking, squeeze and open, eyes-closed rest — and a vibration marks each change, so you can follow along with your eyes closed.

Set your own morning, midday and evening reminder times, and turn on the 20-20-20 reminder for work hours if you like. No account, works offline, and every exercise is unlocked.

Not medical advice

This guide is general information about resting your eyes on long screen days, not medical advice. These exercises do not improve vision or treat or prevent any condition. If discomfort, dryness, pain or changes in your vision persist, please see an eye doctor.

A blinking routine you can follow with your eyes closed

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