Gunnar Optik's Ojai Vision Recovery System gives your eyes some much-needed post-screen care

Credit: Gunnar Optiks Published Oct 2, 2026, 1:49 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Gunnar's Ojai: a post-work eye recovery mask with blackout shell, 43°C heat, and air-compression massage. User tests: 94% felt highly relaxed, 89% said their eyes felt more relaxed, 56% reported an average drop in discomfort. Surprisingly affordable at $99, with Bluetooth so you can listen while your eyes get pampered. We love Gunnar Optiks here at XDA. Our editor-in-chief is usually sporting a pair of their eye-saving glasses himself, and he likes to talk about them, too. So, when we heard that Gunnar Optiks was working on something you wear after you're done with work, we were immediately interested. The Ojai Vision Recovery System helps keep your eyeballs feeling fresh after a long day of staring at screens. The Gunnar Optiks Ojai Vision Recovery System is like a spa for your eyeballs Pamper them; they do a lot for you, after all In an emailled press release, Gunnar Optiks revealed the Ojai Vision Recovery System. Unlike the company's usual range of glasses designed to block blue light from your monitor while you work, the Ojai is meant to be used when you're done for the day and need some extra TLC. It kind of looks like a sleep mask, but packed within the Ojai is some really interesting tech to help revitalise your eyeballs. It uses a full blackout shell to keep light out, has heaters that reach 43°C (109°F) to aid relaxation, and a rhythmic air compression massage system for the areas around your eyes. It even has Bluetooth so you can listen to your fave podcast while your eyes are getting pampered. Gunnar Optiks gave the Ojai to a test group of users to see how they felt about it. 94% of participants felt high physical relaxation after a session, and 89% reported their eyes felt significantly more relaxed. Participants also recorded an average 56% reduction in self-reported discomfort scores across eye fatigue, dryness, tension, temple discomfort, and blurred vision. 87% of participants decided to make the Ojai a regular part of their daily self-care routine. Despite the Ojai being a very unique piece of kit, the most surprising part of it for me was its price point. You can snap up this eye care mask for a cool $99 over on the Gunnar Optiks website right now. Gunnar Optiks Ojai Vision Recovery System