2023-06-27 11:14:00
Health damage to the sleep aid eye mask.. What are they?
Sleeping eye mask emoji – iStock
Dubai – Al Arabiya.net
Posted on: June 27, 2023: 03:14 PM GST Last updated: June 27, 2023: 03:42 PM GST
An eye mask is a simple and cost-effective solution for blocking light and aiding sleep, whether at home or even while traveling on an airplane, but this method has unexpected health effects.
Tina Patel, an optometrist at Feel Good Contacts, warned of a number of health damages associated with wearing eye masks at night, indicating that they pick up bacteria, dirt, makeup, natural oils and sweat. If not washed or replaced regularly, it can cause eye infections.
She also added, “If you feel any pain, redness, sticky secretions, and peeling eyelids when you wake up, you should stop using the mask and seek advice from an ophthalmologist.”
Sleeping eye mask emoji – iStock
And since eye masks are made of a variety of materials such as satin, velvet, wool, silk, cotton, etc., it may be possible to irritate the skin or cause it to dry out, according to what was reported by the British newspaper “Express”.
The theorist also noted that “the benefits of wearing properly fitting eye masks are well known, from ensuring deep, unobstructed sleep to helping with dry eyes.”
The optometrist recommends that you should always act with caution when it comes to putting anything on your eyes.
Also, she added: “Another potential drawback to eye masks is that if they fit too tightly, they may put too much pressure on your eyes. This means you will experience blurry vision when you wake up in the morning. If you notice this, adjust the strap or buy a better-fitting mask.” If blurred vision persists for more than 24 hours, you should see an eye specialist.
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