Chart listing all the main options with suggestions about who they tend to be a good choice for and who they tend not to work well for.

<p id="isPasted">This is a list of some of our most popular night products or product groups for people suffering from dry eye at night, including conditions such as classic nocturnal lagophthalmos, Bell&apos;s palsy, and poor eyelid closure due to surgery on the lids or orbits.</p><p>Also see companion articles <strong><a href="https://products.dryeyeshop.com/en-US/product-selection-tips-(night-dry-eye-protection)-33751">Night Product Selection Tips</a></strong><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/pages/bubble-eye-bandages"><strong>.</strong></a> You can also find all of our <strong><a href="https://products.dryeyeshop.com/en-US/videos-(night-dry-eye-protection)-33749">Night Product videos here</a></strong> or <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHL7BBXoabC-gm_amgFz-OJdzokdpHXmH">on our YouTube channel.</a></strong></p><p><strong>PRACTICAL TIP:&#xA0;</strong>Buy more than one thing at a time, so that you can compare more easily, rather than purchasing one then exchanging for another. It really helps to have them both available at the same time. We have a 30 day&#xA0;easy-return policy (we will email you a prepaid return label on request) and we encourage experimentation. Please also make the most use of us! Call for advise and ideas, or email us!</p><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%;"><strong>Product</strong></td><td style="width: 34.971%;"><strong>Tends to be a good choice for:</strong></td><td style="width: 34.9712%;"><strong>Usually not&#xA0;the best choice for:</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/blinkjoy-moisture-retaining-sleep-mask-gen2">Blinkjoy 2nd Gen</a><br><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/bgJ1Q6QWMP7vXKOM/hc/Qq0jJY2DQq7eBWMO/2025040801-872bf8f5-21aa-46bb-8fe4-1ef8077254d7-2d662a20-c5a1-4351-9c75-9fa00eb61b31.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;">Severe dry eye<br>Side sleepers<br>Sensitive skin<br>Toss/turn - needing secure strap</td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;">CPAP users<br>People who need light weight or less bulky product<br>Users who want to be able to see through their shield<br>Very sensitive scalp / don&apos;t like thick strap</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/blinkjoy?srsltid=AfmBOoox4iSNTraeZ5e3Rl3RFV1P8YyR-LsS_KJAYiQ9VSi-T5fwyY8I">Blinkjoy 1st Gen</a><br><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/bgJ1Q6QWMP7vXKOM/hc/Qq0jJY2DQq7eBWMO/2025040801-0e3a289a-4a2e-4670-b8a0-648535d63727-7373e384-3a73-4036-a0a8-c6702d0e4b56.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;">Severe dry eye<br>Non-closing lids (many but not all cases)<br><br></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><table id="isPasted" style="margin-left: calc(1%); width: 99%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 35.0097%; vertical-align: top;">CPAP users<br>People who need light weight or less bulky product<br>Users who want to be able to see through their shield<br>Very sensitive scalp / don&apos;t like thick strap</td></tr></tbody></table><br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><div><br></div><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/onyix-silicone-shield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onyix</a> &amp; <a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/quartz-silicone-shield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quartz</a> Silicone Shields</strong> (Quartz pictured)</p><p>&#xA0;<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/quartz_a6935ff2-e88c-4d73-adf0-869c28f81b04_480x480.png?v=1602653453" alt width="183" height="137" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>CPAP mask compatibility (including full face masks</p><p>Ladies with small to medium faces</p><p>Users who want to increase moisture and protection with the least inconvenience</p><p>Users who want something low profile, unobtrusive and&#xA0;low maintenance</p><p>&#xA0;</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Men with larger orbits</p><p>Women with impressible skin or excessive edema overnight (due to possible skin indentations)</p><p>Users with very long lashes</p><p>Stomach sleepers</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><div><br></div><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/search?type=product&amp;type=pages&amp;type=articles&amp;q=eyeseals+4.0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EyeSeals 4.0</strong></a> (colored version pictured; also available in clear and a variety of colors)<a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/search?type=product&amp;type=pages&amp;type=articles&amp;q=eyeseals+4.0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="176" height="132" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Night_eyeseals-ES404_main_large.png?v=1514846548" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>&#xA0;</p><p>Max out moisture content without foam</p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Users who want to max out moisture but without touching eyes</p><p>Men (I don&apos;t mean ONLY men! Just that men are more likely to be happy with this than they are&#xA0;with the other ones, size-wise)<br><br>Users&#xA0;with low tolerance for hassle (may need frequent replacement)<br><br>Most (not all) nasal pillow type CPAP masks<br><br>Users with very long lashes</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Very small or narrow faces (fits medium to large best)</p><p>Full face CPAP masks (with some exceptions)</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><div><br></div><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/tranquileyes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tranquileyes</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/tranquileyes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="204" height="153" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Night_TE-inside_large_277296bf-25ad-4b82-a449-8374aaaa1335_large.png?v=1514846732" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>&#xA0;</p><p>Seals in moisture; adds moisture with pads; can help secure lids</p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Users who want to maximize moisture retention</p><p>Compliant patients who will follow instructions on daily cleaning and regular foam replacement</p><p>Back sleepers</p><p>Some RCE patients (pads&#xA0;may help hold lids still if fitted properly)</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Users who need to avoid anything touching lids</p><p>Users with non-closing eyelids</p><p>Users on a budget (pads require replacement) or maintenance averse (pads must be washed daily)</p><p>Some side sleepers (due to bulk)</p><p>Users who move a lot during sleep (can get pushed off easily)</p><p>Most stomach sleepers</p><p>Contraindications: ingrown eyelashes, infections, bandage contact lenses</p><p>CPAP users with full face masks</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><div><br></div><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/pages/bubble-eye-bandages"><strong>Bubble eye bandages&#xA0;</strong></a></p><p>Example - <a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/ortolux-eye-bubble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ortolux</a></p><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/ortolux-eye-bubble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="124" height="93" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Patches_SKU_Ortolux_Eye_Bubble_main_large.png?v=1514846774" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>&#xA0;</p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Single eye problems</p><p>Temporary problems</p><p>Those who need to max out moisture and for whatever reason cannot use any of the Eye Eco products</p><p>Daytime use under glasses? (Ortolux only)</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Adhesive intolerance</p><p>Sensitive or very fragile skin</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/bubble-bandages" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bubble eye bandages</strong></a> (vented)</td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;">As above, but better suited to higher risk users</td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><div><br></div><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/tapes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Medical tapes &amp; occlusion bandages</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/tapes/products/3m-kind-removal-silicone-tape" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="133" height="100" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Night_3M_kind_reml_tape_main_large.png?v=1514846820" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>Also see Sleep Tite Sleep Rite (not sold here) sensitive skin version</p><p>&#xA0;</p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>RCE patients</p><p>Severe lid laxity or lid closure issues</p><p>Any patient whose doctor requires their lids to be sealed down at night</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Adhesive intolerance</p><p>Safety issues (people who can&apos;t have vision occluded at night; perhaps seal one eye only)</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/post-lasik-goggle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="114" height="86" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Night_Lasikgoggle-clear_main2_large.png?v=1514846854" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a>&#xA0;</p><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/post-lasik-goggle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Post LASIK goggle</a></p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;"><p>Floppy eyelid syndrome</p><p>Stomach sleepers</p><p>Users on a budget</p></td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><br></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.9807%; vertical-align: top;"><p><a href="https://dryeyeshop.com/products/duo-shield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="120" height="90" alt src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2575/9928/files/Night_Duoshield-MR_main1_large.png?v=1514846908" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></p><p>Duo Shield</p></td><td style="width: 34.971%; vertical-align: top;">Post surgical situations (products are rigid and vented)</td><td style="width: 34.9712%; vertical-align: top;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h1 id="isPasted">BlinkJoy (manufacturer video)</h1><p>Sorry, we don&apos;t have the video for Gen2 Blinkjoy yet</p><p><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-rv fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4-bHEcC_Ps0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br></p><h1 id="tranquileyes-onyix-quartz-eyeseals-40">Tranquileyes, Onyix, Quartz, EyeSeals 4.0</h1><p>This is getting outdated because the company was sold and many of the skus are no longer available. Working on a new one that includes all the major current products including Blinkjoy.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t9QeBxoSDf0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h1 id="bubble-bandages">Bubble bandages</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/behZ40WV_e4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p>&#xA0;</p><h1 id="solutions-for-non-closing-eyelids">&#xA0;Solutions for non-closing eyelids</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I5FaUzGSnFw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h1 id="troubleshooting-quartz-silicone-shields">Troubleshooting Quartz silicone shields</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bZANeWSrHso" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h1 id="post-lasik-goggles">Post LASIK goggles</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZKYVRBsZxMA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h1 id="lasik-shields">&#xA0;LASIK shields</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fFacSedIIiA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p>&#xA0;</p><h1 id="duo-shields">Duo Shields</h1><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1NdVL3EiUPU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p><br></p>

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DryEyeShop can provide consultations by appointment to give you our best recommendation for a night dry eye protection strategy. We do not provide medical advice and we strongly recommend that you review your product selection(s) with your eye care p

<p>DryEyeShop can provide consultations by appointment to give you our best recommendation for a night dry eye protection strategy. <strong>We do not provide medical advice and we strongly recommend that you review your product selection(s) with your eye care provider.</strong></p><p>To prepare for a consultation, please be ready to answer the following:</p><table class="fr-alternate-rows fr-dashed-borders" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Doctor&apos;s advice and current practice</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>If applicable, what eye care regimen has your eye care provider advised you to use at night for your dry eye eye condition(s), including lubricants, tapes, goggles or other?&#xA0;</li><li>Are there any products you have been advised <strong>not</strong> to use?</li><li>What are you currently &#xA0;using?</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Eye and eyelid conditions</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;">Do you have any of the following:<ul><li>Recent eye or eyelid surgery</li><li>Nocturnal lagophthalmos (incomplete lid closure at night) including Bell&apos;s palsy, ptosis, or effects from blepharoplasty or acoustic neuroma surgery</li><li>Thyroid Eye Disease&#xA0;</li><li>Blepharitis/MGD</li><li>Recurrent Corneal Erosions e.g. MDFD/ABMD</li><li>Ocular allergy</li><li>Entropion&#xA0;</li><li>Trichiasis</li><li>Floppy Eyelid Syndrome (FES)</li><li>Glaucoma / elevated intraocular pressure</li><li>Other: Please share any other eye conditions you have</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Sleep style</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>Back?</li><li>Back and side?</li><li>Side?</li><li>Side and stomach?</li><li>Stomach?</li><li>All over?</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Affected eye(s) and symptoms</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>Are both eyes affected or just one?</li><li>What symptoms do you experience during the night and if so, how frequently?&#xA0;</li><li>What symptoms do you experience upon waking in the morning, and how frequently?</li><li>Do you every experience sharp eye pain during the night or upon waking?</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">CPAP usage</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>We recommend Zoom consultations for CPAP users.&#xA0;</li><li>If this is not an option, please provide your mask model and size and if possible a picture of yourself wearing it.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Skin conditions</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>Is your skin very impressible i.e. products worn overnight are likely to leave indentations?</li><li>Are you allergic to silicone?</li><li>Any other conditions or sensitivities that may limit the type of product you can wear on your face at night?</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Lubricants</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>Are you using drops, gel or ointment at night?</li><li>Do you re-apply any of these products during the night?</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.0072%; vertical-align: top;">Other</td><td style="width: 84.8485%;"><ul><li>Do you rub your eyes?</li><li>What things have you tried that did not work? Why didn&apos;t they work for you?</li><li>What else should we know about you that might affect your ability to wear a product on your head during the night?</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p>

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