Blinknow

Headaches? Sore or dry eyes? Can’t focus on the computer screen?
Blurred vision? General fatigue? Double vision?

If you have ever suffered from any of the above symptoms whilst at a computer, there is a strong possibility that you could be suffering from CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). A major cause of the symptoms of CVS is decreased blinking while using the computer. Decreased blinking is proven to occur as a result of concentrating on tasks whilst using computers. This focus on tasks (even “staring”) means that we subconsciously suppress our blink rate.

CVS is cited to affect up to 90% of individuals who uses a computer for more than three hours a day.

CVS may be a “silent” problem, as many people do not address work related symptoms, instead believing it is a result of tiredness or other external factors. But whilst it impacts on visual comfort, it also has a significant impact on occupational productivity. Studies reported by the American Optometrists Association found that in the presence of visual degradation at a monitor, employees show an efficiency decline of 4-19% in accomplishing standard tasks.

To combat CVS, it is important to keep the eye naturally lubricated, and whilst there are various options that can be used to combat CVS as a reactive measure, the best method is to restore your natural blink rate as nature intended as a preventative measure. Blinknow is a unique, patented device that is simple and has no ongoing costs. The webcam sized device is designed to access users’ subliminal blink reflex, fitting easily on top of the computer screen ( or by the side of the screen) within users’ peripheral vision. The device then prompts users to blink at a healthy rate thus overriding the blink suppression that can occur during prolonged computer work, therefore helping to prevent the symptoms of CVS.

Features:

• Blinknow™ is designed to sit on top or beside your computer screen.

• Blinknow™ causes minimal distraction from the computer task.

• Blinknow™ is fully portable between multiple computers, easy to use, plug and play unit, drawing power from an USB port or from a mains supply.

• Blinknow™ does not require any software installation and does not interfere with the functionality of the computer in any way.

• Blinknow™ shows an animated blink within the users peripheral field, repeated at a regular intervals to provide a cue for a scientifically determined healthy blink rate.

• The benefits of Blinknow™ are expected to be cumulative over a period of time.

• Blinknow™ is designed by eye specialists.