Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress | Microwave Activated | Fast Acting and Effective Relief for Dry Eye and Other Eye Irritation

My ophthalmologist recommended this Monday - received it Tuesday and have been using it 3x daily for the past three days. Have had dry eyes for decades - exacerbated by cataract surgery 3 months ago. This really does open up tear ducts so there is a natural fluid to take the pain and irritation out of blinking. Convenient and effective - have spent $100s on eye drops/gels/ointments - this 20 seconds in microwave/10 minutes on eyes procedure is far superior!

These are wonderful for those suffering with clogged meibomian ducts. My eyes feel better instantly! I used them daily for about ten minutes at a time.

Very soothing for my dry eyes. My doctor recommended this brand. 20 seconds in the microwave is all it takes.

My new ophthalmologist wants me, a long time dry eye sufferer, to use nightly warm washcloth eye compresses to avoid going back to the Restasis-and-steroid dog n pony show Ive been on for the last 20 years for a variety of reasons. Washcloths soaked in warm water cool off in under five minutes and are also annoying to use in between my nightly facial unguents, so I thought Id give the Bruder eye mask a whirl. It had certainly popped up in my suggested items enough times over the years while perusing expensive nonprescription eye drops. Ive now used the mask only four times and am disappointed to say that it is no longer retaining its moisture. Each time, Ive followed the manufacturers heating instructions, heating it between 20-30 seconds on high, which is just enough to keep it comfortably warm for over 10 minutes. The first time I used it, the amount of moisture it exuded was quite noticeable, and the oil glands of my eyelids (thats meibomian glands for all the anatomy geeks out there) were clearly unclogged. My eyes felt much, much better. The three subsequent times I used the mask, however, it gave off less moisture, and this fourth time, there was no discernible moisture whatsoever. While the heat feels nice, with severe dry eye syndrome and clogged glands, theres no point in using a dry heat mask. What a waste of money, considering the mask is supposed to last at least six months with once per day use. Additionally, the design of the mask isnt great for my petite face. My face overall and facial features are on the small side, and I have difficulty buying glasses and even sleep masks. The elastic between the eyes of the mask is actually too wide for me, causing the eyepieces to slip around uncomfortably during use. I found myself having to adjust them periodically to recenter them properly over my eyes and couldnt really relax while using them. If this mask actually worked, I would have had to hike the elastic at least a quarter inch or so with a safety pin to stop the slippage. Finally, I was offended by the sheer, greedy marketing of additional useless products that was included with the mask. It came with sample shields to prevent the mask from being bespoiled bymakeup/creams/etc. on eyelids during use. Why didnt the company just make the interior of the mask a dark color instead of white so it wouldnt show stains, thereby eliminating the need for such frequent cleaning? I just placed a thin cotton handkerchief over my eyes under the mask instead for free. There was also an eyelid scrub sample. Eyelid scrubbing is a fairly simple at-home procedure that doesnt require purchasing expensive products. Since Im still in the market for a true moist eye compress, Ill be shopping for a flaxseed or rice eye compress next. Ive successfully used moist heat therapy for an injury using heat packs filled with these ingredients, and theyve lasted at least a year without going all arid as Death Valley.

So soothing - I feel great after use and its good for my eyes. The strap between the eyes could be made a bit better, otherwise, total thumbs up!

Easy to use. Stays in place

Works great for eyestrain. And heats up fast too!

I was suffering from dry eyes from daily computer work. My eye dr. Recommended specifically this brand and I am so glad I bought it! My eyes are happy!! 20 seconds is perfect (sometimes 15-18 suffices) it does cause blurriness after use so be sure to use it at night. I utilize it as I am climbing into bed for the night. Love love love and will purchase again and highly recommend