If you suffer from the pain or problems caused by dry eyes, a special goggle might give you some relief. Moisture goggles are designed to protect and soothe dry eyes. These goggles can be used in a variety of ways to treat dry eye and protect the eyes from other problems.
About Moisture Goggles
Moisture goggles are designed to relieve and or improve the symptoms of dry eyes. According to Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar of the University of California-Irvine, dry eye can lead to symptoms such as sensitivity to light, reflex tearing and even feeling that an object is in the eye. The idea is that the goggles can protect the eye from what is making it dry while also adding moisture at the same time.
How they Work
According to Pirnazar, the goggles work by trapping moisture inside the lens, which increases humidity around the eye. The goggles are different from a regular pair of goggles because the foam pads around the eye are designed to be removable and those same pads are made to fit tightly around the eye socket. This design allows the moisture to be trapped and in turn reduce dry eye symptoms. According to Pirnazar, even patients who wear the goggles for just half of one hour a day have shown improvement.
Protection
In addition to moisturizing, the goggles also protect the eyes from anything that can dry them out. According to Dryeyepain.com, people have dry eyes for a variety of reasons including wind, dust, smoke, sprays such as aerosols and even standard allergens like pollen. The goggles' tight fit acts as a shield against these allergens.
Versatility
Pirnazar says that the replaceable foam inserts make the goggles extremely versatile and able to treat a variety of dry eye issues. These pads can be soaked in ice water or hot water depending on the needs of the patient. According to goggles manufacturer Eye Eco, soaking them in warm water helps to stimulate tear production, while soaking them in cold water can reduce swollen eyes caused by allergies or a lack of sleep.
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