TearRestore Open-Eye Warm Compress Mask for Dry Eyes - Heated Compress for Styes and Irritation - Reusable, Convenient, Effective, & FDA Cleared

I normally don't write reviews, but received such great results from this mask that I really wanted to share my experience. When my doctor diagnosed me with Meibomian Gland Disorder, I was devastated to have dry eyes at such a a young age. I went into a health panic doing warm compresses and lid massages twice a day. For about three months, I have been using a USB heated mask. While the results were there, it was very gradual. I'd feel relief for a small period of time afterwards, with noticeable changes over the course of 2-3 weeks. But every morning, I'd still wake up with gritty eyes.But this TearRestore mask is really a game changer! I tried it as soon as I received it, and the results are faster and more sustained than with my USB-heated mask. What I really love about this one is that the temperature around the open-eye slit is warm enough to heat your glands and release those oils as you blink. With the USB one, I was always afraid of turning the heat too high in case my corneas get warped. And that impacts the lid massage afterwards because the heat doesn't feel high enough to get the oils moving as effectively. And I would always feel anxious, afraid of damaging my cornea if I didn't look downwards enough while doing the upper eyelid massage.The eye pocket of the Tear Restore mask, at least for my eyes, hooks perfectly to right until my bottom lashes. It pretty much stays in place when I do small chores during the 8-10 minutes I wear the mask. The hottest of the temperature maintains for a good five minutes, with rest of the remaining minutes still warm enough for my lid massage afterwards. The amount of time that mask stays heated is adequate. Even with the USB one, my doctor had suggested that a temperature of 45C for only 5-6 minutes be enough to warm the oils.The best thing I love about the mask is that it's hot, yet it completely avoids the cornea! I can go straight to gently massaging my upper lids without worrying about the immediate pressure on my heated eyeballs. After my lid massage with this mask, I can really feel the oils afterwards. I was struggling with a scratchy feeling in my right eye for the last few days, so I had been using eye drops twice a day. Yesterday with this mask, I was able to get by without using eye drops. It even got rid of this pesky clogged gland on my eyelid margin that was irritating my eye whenever I blinked.I know some reviewers did complain about having to boil this mask afterwards for reuse, but I didn't find it too inconvenient. I just toss it in the kettle, let boil, and leave until the kettle is cooled later to pour the water out to remove the mask. Your eye area does get red after using this mask, but it clears up after 15-20 minutes. I just make sure to do the mask before my skincare regime so I can moisturize well afterwards.I promise I am not a paid reviewer. I honestly just love this mask so much. I was starting to feel a little desperate with my dry eye regime and this mask gives me hope! My contacts have been feeling more comfortable and my eyes a little wetter. This morning, I woke up without the usual scratchiness of my eyes. It was still there, but not as noticeable as before. I am optimistic and hope to see good results with this mask!

Such poor quality & not comfortable. The strap didn’t reach around my head, I’ve got a tiny head. The mask didn’t activate when I had clicked the metal thing multiple times and it took quite a bit to get it going. And the heat didn’t even last for 10 minutes. What a piece of crap product. And there are no instructions on how to heat it with hot water, except in the kettle that they want to sell you.

I don’t know. It’s not comfortable. It gets too hot to put on your skin once you crack the disc so you have to let it cool, meaning you’re standing there waiting, testing, testing… then you put it on and the clunky thing is weird. I’m not even sure the heat is helping my eyes. My kids are entertained by my appearance so there’s that. Going to use it awhile to see if I get better accustomed to it and see some benefit.

The mask idea is great - the heat pack self-heating worked once. I submerge it in hot water & wait for it to cool down enough to use. Because it is a US product, I did not seek a refund. Otherwise, a good product for assistance to remedy dry eye syndrome.

Returned this product as it did not fit properly around the eye opening area