Do you spend your days glued to a screen as most computer users do? Do you get eye strain? Well, GUNNAR Optiks just launched wearable tech that might actually help: the Ojai Vision Recovery System. It’s a wearable that gives you a 10-minute break from the digital grind, using air compression, heat, vibration, and even Bluetooth audio, all packed into a foldable, blackout mask. You can grab it now for $99 at GUNNAR.com or from select retailers.
For 20 years, GUNNAR has helped us survive endless hours in front of screens. Ojai is their first move into what happens after you finally log off.
GUNNAR was founded on the belief that as the world becomes increasingly digital, our eyes are not equipped for the growing amount of screen time. For 20 years, the company has focused on helping people protect their eyes and perform during extended screen use. The introduction of Ojai wearable tech is the next step in advancing this mission.
The whole idea behind Ojai wearable tech is simple: take 10 minutes at the end of a screen-heavy day to close your eyes, disconnect, and actually reset.
Ojai Wearable Tech features
- Air compression massage provides gentle, rhythmic pressure around your eyes that feels like a mini spa session.
- Soothing heat at a warm, cozy feeling at about 43°C (109°F).
- Five recovery modes where you can mix and match compression, heat, and vibration to find what works for you.
- Bluetooth audio so you can listen to music, podcasts, or even a meditation app while you chill.
- Full blackout design blocks out all the light and distractions.
- It’s foldable and rechargeable. Toss it in your bag for home, the office, or travel, wherever you need a break.
Pilot Study Results
Before launching, GUNNAR tested Ojai with people who spend way too much time in front of screens (so, most of us). They asked users how they felt before and after a session—things like eye fatigue, dryness, tension, and whether they felt ready to jump back into screen time. Here’s what stood out:
- 94% reported high physical relaxation after a session.
- 89% said their eyes felt more relaxed.
- Average discomfort ratings were approximately 56% lower immediately after a session, across the five eye and vision discomfort measures.
- 87% of Day 30 respondents were using Ojai in 10-minute sessions, most often after work or before bed.
Most people loved the heat, compression, and vibration—especially when used together. A lot of them said they used the time to actually disconnect and just close their eyes. One person even called Gunnar Optik’s wearable tech a daily must-have.
Pilot study findings reflect participants’ self-reported experiences before and after an Ojai session and are not clinical or medical efficacy data.
The Missing 10 Minutes Campaign
Ojai is launching with a new campaign called The Missing 10 Minutes, built around the idea that recovery is just as important as performance. The message is simple: take 10 minutes, no screens, no notifications, and actually recover. You’ll see this campaign everywhere, including online, in stores, and probably in your social feed, all reminding you to take a daily break.
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