Commonly marketed as Sleep Masks, we often use these accessories within our vision lessons as Blackout Masks, but you can use them for both eye relaxation and sleep, and of course, good sleep will help your eyes too! We have two recommended designers, MantaSleep (USA) produce a great range of high quality masks to check out, and Bedtime Bliss have one beautiful, lightweight design in different colours - both approaches are great for relaxing your eyes.
This is the Rolls-Royce of eye masks; completely adjustable, they come with separate and interchangeable eye pads that you can place to maximise your comfort, providing 100% blackout. Other models from the range include weighted or slim straps, aromatherapy, and added cool or warm eye pads.
This eye mask is very simply made and very effective. It's not fully 100% blackout, but it's lightweight, comfortable, affordable, and in a darkened room it functions particularly well. The Bedtime Bliss Eye Mask is made of natural, breathable cotton, with a bamboo inner frame. Superb.
100% Blackout - Completely adjustable for a seamless fit, the Manta Sleep Mask is the Rolls-Royce of blackout eye masks. Choose from the classic Manta Sleep Mask, Slim, Aromatherapy, or Weighted, each design can help you get deeply relaxed. All Manta Sleep Masks are shipped from the USA (7-21 days shipping to the rest of the world).
The Bedtime Bliss Eye Masks are light, comfortable and ship with a carry pouch and ear plugs. Beautifully made using breathable cotton and a bamboo frame, coming in a gorgeous set of colors - they all block out a surprising amount of light.
It is as natural for the eye to see as it is for the mind to acquire knowledge, and any effort in either case is not only useless, but defeats the end in view.
William H. Bates M.D.
On a tomb in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Florence was found the following inscription: "Here lies Salvino degli Armati, Inventor of Spectacles. May God pardon him his sins."
Nuova Encyclopedia Italiana, sixth edition. BEMs July 1920