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Your personal eye health companion
Track how your eyes feel. Take real screen breaks. Show your doctor everything.
Play two-minute eye games, log how your eyes feel, and see your own entries and photos over time. Turn daily check-ins into a clear, dated history you can share with your doctor.
Free forever plan. No card needed.
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You can log tired eyes, eye strain, dry eyes, blurry vision, headaches, double vision, light sensitivity and more.
Sound familiar?
You're not imagining it. These are the moments we built Ocufuse for.
Your symptoms come and go, and are gone by the appointment.
Log them in 20 seconds, the moment they happen.
Two weeks later, you can't remember what happened or when.
Your history builds itself, day by day.
Screens all day, and the breaks never happen.
A gentle 20-20-20 reminder on any tab.
Drops, glasses and prescriptions scattered everywhere.
Keep them in one place, with their dates.
Ten minutes with your doctor, and half your questions forgotten.
Note them as they come and bring one tidy page.
Your eyes, day by day
On your laptop today, on your phone too. Track how your eyes feel, play quick games and keep a clear history to share with your doctor.
Our philosophy
Your eyes change. Remembering how shouldn't be your job.
Eyesight changes. Habits and genetics play a part, and by your appointment most of it is hard to recall.
Keep a simple record instead: photos of your eyes, daily, weekly or monthly. Ocufuse never comments on them. Each notes the time, how your eyes felt and what you did.
Your eye doctor brings the expertise. With your record in front of them, they can connect the dots, or you can go through it together.
All to understand a little better the most complex and beautiful organ you have: the eye.
Your first 3 games are free
Picked for a two-minute screen break. Play in your browser with no download and no account; you only enter your email.
- #1Odd tile outShade HuntFind the one tile that is a shade off. It asks for slow, careful looking, the opposite of skimming a screen.Free60 secondsBest score saved
- #2Follow the dotDot ChaseFollow a moving dot for a calm, two-minute screen break.Free2 minutesGets faster
- #3Edge watchEdge SpotKeep your eyes on the centre and notice what appears at the edges.FreeAbout 2 minutesBest score saved
What changes when Ocufuse is part of your day
- Breaks that happenTwo minutes, built into your day
- Less guessingYour symptoms, dated and in one place
- Better visitsYour doctor sees the days between
- Habits that stickStreaks and quests, no guilt
Share a clear report with your doctor
A clear Doctor Brief with your photos, symptoms, treatments and activity for the period you choose. Print it, save it as a PDF or download a spreadsheet.
- Dated entries, never a diagnosis
- Only shared when you choose to
- Since your last visit, 30 or 90 days
Small daily steps, a clearer picture for your eye doctor.
Twenty seconds a day.
Tap how your eyes feel, add sleep, drops or a photo, and move on. Your history builds itself.
Your eye care in one place.
Save your eye doctor and call, text or email them in a tap. Keep your drops, glasses and prescriptions with their dates, and note questions for your next visit.
Understand your eyes.
Short guided lessons on screen habits, eye exercises and appointments, plus plain summaries of eye research and how strong the evidence is.
Keep the streak going.
Levels, daily quests and badges make small habits stick, without guilt when you miss a day.
Everything you need for healthier eye habits
Get Ocufuse Plus
Included with every plan
- Every eye gameAll 7 visual games, not just the first 3.
- Your full historyEvery week and month, with eye photos side by side.
- Doctor BriefA tidy page of your logs to share at appointments.
- All 24 guidesAll 24 modules and quizzes, not just the first 3.
- Quests and badges3 daily quests and 8 badges for extra XP.
- Make it yours7 accent colours and your name on the leaderboard.
No charge today. Then $49.99/year, renews until you cancel.
Cancel anytime during the trial and you pay nothing. Prices in US dollars, plus tax where applicable.
- Cancel anytime
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Blue light glasses are sold for eye strain, sleep and eye protection. A 2023 Cochrane review looked at the trials. Here is what the evidence does and doesn't show.
Dry eyes at work: small changes to your desk and day
Air conditioning, screens and long meetings can leave eyes dry and gritty by the afternoon. Practical changes to your workspace and routine, and when dryness needs a professional.
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Your questions, answered.
The basics6 questions
What is Ocufuse?
An app for your eyes, free to start: two-minute eye games, guided eye exercises and a daily eye journal you can share with your eye doctor.
More detail
It runs in your browser on any laptop, tablet or phone, with an iPhone app on the way. It's a journal and practice app. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or monitor any condition.
Is Ocufuse free?
Ocufuse has a free plan and an optional paid plan, Ocufuse Plus. The free plan keeps the daily log, eye photos, your doctors and the first three games, with no card needed.
More detail
Ocufuse Plus adds every game, your full history, all 24 guide modules and the Doctor Brief. It costs $7.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with a free trial, or $119.99 once. Cancel anytime.
Do I need an account to play?
No. The three browser games here need only your email.
More detail
You need a free account to save your daily log, photos and practice history, and to use them on any device.
Do I have to download anything?
No. Ocufuse runs in your browser on a laptop, tablet or phone. You can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Ocufuse runs in any modern browser on your phone or computer. Log in with the same account anywhere and your data is there.
Do I need any equipment?
No. Most games need only your screen. A few routines suggest something simple, like warm water and a clean cloth, and each one tells you before you start.
Is it for me?6 questions
My eyes are just tired from screens. Is this for me?
Yes, that's where most people start. Take a two-minute game or a 20-20-20 break between work sessions and note how your eyes felt. If something changes later, you already have a record to show.
I already see an eye doctor. Why would I need this?
Visits are short and symptoms come and go. Ocufuse keeps a dated log, photos and practice history between visits, then turns it into one page you can show. Your doctor sees the days they couldn't see in the room.
I'm busy. How much time does it really take?
About 20 seconds to log, a minute for a photo, and two minutes for a game. Use as much or as little as fits your day.
Are the games just for fun?
They're short, playful screen breaks and practice for things like following a moving dot or spotting small details. They're not a vision test and don't measure your eyesight. Many people use them as a two-minute pause between work sessions.
I've tried apps like this and stopped. Why is this different?
There's nothing to set up and nothing to keep up with. A check-in takes about 20 seconds, the games are short enough for a coffee break, and a reminder only nudges you if you haven't opened it that day.
What if I miss a few days?
Nothing breaks. Your history waits for you, and you pick up where you left off.
What to expect5 questions
Can games improve my eyesight?
No. They're screen breaks and practice, not treatment.
More detail
The games don't measure or change your vision, and they don't replace glasses, patching or therapy your eye care professional prescribes. For any change in your eyesight, see an eye care professional.
Will Ocufuse fix my eyes?
No, and we won't pretend it will. Ocufuse helps you take screen breaks, follow the exercises your eye doctor gave you, and keep a clear record of how your eyes feel. Treatment decisions stay with your eye care professional.
Is this a vision test or a medical app?
No. Ocufuse helps with habits, screen breaks and keeping a record to show your eye doctor. It does not diagnose or treat anything. For any eye concerns, see an eye care professional.
Can I use Ocufuse for lazy eye or strabismus exercises?
If your eye care professional has given you exercises, Ocufuse gives you guided steps, timers and a practice log to show them. It doesn't diagnose or treat amblyopia or strabismus, and games don't replace glasses, patching or therapy your clinician prescribes.
Can I share records with my doctor?
Yes. The Doctor Brief turns your log into one page to share.
More detail
Print it, save it as a PDF or download a spreadsheet, for the period you choose. Nothing reaches a doctor unless you share it yourself. The Doctor Brief is part of Ocufuse Plus.
Privacy and your data3 questions
Is my eye data private?
It's tied to your account, and only you can see it when you're signed in.
More detail
We don't sell it, use it for advertising or use it to train AI. You can export or delete everything from Settings, anytime.
I'm not comfortable taking eye photos. Do I have to?
No. Photos are optional. You can use the games, the exercises and the daily log without ever taking one. If you do, they stay private to your account.
Can I delete everything?
Yes. Export your data or delete your account and everything in it from Settings, anytime, free.
Plus and billing6 questions
What do I get with Ocufuse Plus?
Every game, your full history with photo comparisons, all 24 guide modules and the Doctor Brief.
More detail
Plus costs $7.99 a month, $49.99 a year or $119.99 once. The free plan stays free.
Will I be charged after the free trial?
Only if you keep Plus. You see the price and the date the trial ends before you start, and you can cancel before then in Manage subscription. If you cancel, you won't be charged.
How do I cancel Ocufuse Plus?
In the web app: Profile and settings, then Ocufuse Plus, then Manage subscription. Plus stays on until the end of the period you paid for. Lifetime has nothing to cancel.
What happens to my data if I stop paying?
Nothing is deleted. You keep the free plan with your recent history, and everything comes back if you return to Plus.
Can I get a refund?
Payments for a period that has started are not refunded, except where the law requires it. Try Plus with the free trial first, and cancel any time: it stays on until the end of the period you paid for. If something went wrong, such as a double charge, contact us and we will fix it. In the EU and UK you may also have a 14-day right to withdraw. See the terms.
How do I get started?
Create a free account in under a minute. No card needed.
More detail
Start with a game or a 20-second check-in. Try Plus whenever you're ready, with a free trial on monthly and yearly.
What people say
Really like having my eye wellness notes in one place. Much easier than trying to find everything in my camera roll.
Elira VossUnited States The layout is clean and doesnt feel overwhelming. Took me a little while to explore everything, but navigation feels straightforward.
Niall SorenLondon, UK My favourite part is comparing photos. Having them organised makes it easier to remember what I wanted to discuss at my next appointment.
Anouk KellerSpain I usually forget to keep notes, so having somewhere simple to put them helps alot. Happy with it so far.
Dorian LekaCanada Came for the tracking tools and ended up spending time reading the articles too. Nice to have both together.
Iona MarlowEngland Small thing, but I appreciate how readable everything is. Clear buttons, decent spacing and no digging through endless menus.
Sorin HaldenUnited States Still exploring it but the daily check in is easy enough to stick with. I like that it feels manageable.
Zora LindenLondon, UK Was keeping everything in random phone notes before. This feels much more organised, especially when I want to look back.
Idris FenwickSpain The educational activities make it a bit more engaging. Definately appreciate having something interactive alongside the reading.
Mirela ArdenCanada Simple and thoughtfully designed. Being able to keep my photos and observations together is the part I find most useful.
Eirik VarelaEngland