Since the introduction of mobile phones, computers and televisions, the eyes have been forced to become the world’s most miserable ‘overtime organs’, without one.

With such labour intensity, it is impossible not to have problems.

Myopia is no longer a problem, dry eyes and astringent, full of red bloodshot eyes, eye pain has also been a common occurrence, and serious will cause dizziness, headache. I have heard that there are people who are blind from looking at mobile phones.

I have to take good care of my eyes.

what? Can’t you look at your phone?! It’s simply beyond love.

Do eye exercises? I only have my hands idle when I’m sleeping. What should I do when I’m asleep?

Drinking Qiju yellow tea? I can’t get used to that taste.

Do you think this will stump us? The wisdom of merchants is infinite.

Dangdang Dangdang “is a new generation of eye protection products that frees your hands, without the need to quit your phone or drink tea. Don’t miss it when you pass by, come and learn more.

There are three main types of eye protection products: electronic eye protection devices, eye patches, and steam eye masks.

Common point: Free hands, no pain.

Different points——

Electronic eye protection device:

By using changes in air pressure to achieve kneading and pressing effects, as well as vibration and simulated massage methods, the muscles around the eyes can be relaxed and eye fatigue can be relieved. Some also have hot compress and far-infrared functions, which can protect blood vessels and make eye blood circulation smoother.

Eye patches:

A product made by soaking non-woven fabric in traditional Chinese medicine soup for eye application. Medications are usually Chinese herbal medicines with eye protection effects, such as chrysanthemum, cassia seed, Danshen, etc. In order to produce a cool feeling, some mint, ice flakes, etc. are often added. Medications are absorbed through the eyes to improve eye problems.

Steam eye mask:

Opening the packaging can generate heat and water vapor, which can be worn on the eyes like glasses for a spa treatment. It can promote blood circulation in the eyes, moisturize and relax the eyes.

That sounds really good. With them, do I have Sun Wukong’s golden eyes.

Overthinking, dear.

The effect is certain, but the effect is weak.

To protect the eyes, first of all, it is necessary to use them appropriately. Secondly, although the eyes are on the surface, their roots are in the liver. Treating the eyes alone cannot cure them. It is important to nourish the liver.

Here’s a picture of the liver

However, don’t give up on the effort of 0.01. Using eye protection products once is still helpful.

I have used all three types of products and would like to share some of my insights with everyone.

Eye protection device:

Last Valentine’s Day, Dou Dou gave me an eye protector, and later a friend gave us another one. Different brands, but the principles and feelings are the same. Machine massage is far inferior to manual massage, which is beyond doubt. It goes without saying that the main advantage of electronic massage devices is convenience. But despite its many massage methods, I didn’t pick out any mode that I liked. The function of far-infrared radiation is not directly felt, and if it is effective, it will gradually change internally over time and accumulate to a certain extent before we can feel it. Hot compress is relatively comfortable, but it is dry compress and I don’t use it very often. In the end, these two eye protectors were forgotten in the corner because we couldn’t remember to charge them.

Eye patches:

If I say I can’t finish my eye patches without spending money, will I get beaten? As a health lecturer, I am very capable of attracting bees and butterflies. Someone always sends me samples of various products, and everyone understands what it means. I haven’t been using eye patches very much, but Dou Dou has been using them a lot. Since he had an allergic reaction to his eyes a few years ago, his eye condition hasn’t been as good. Using them too much can be a bit uncomfortable. My solution is to add eye protection screens to my computer screen, apply anti blue light film to my phone, drink Qiju Dihuang tea, take Mingmu Dihuang pills, and pay attention to rest. As long as it’s not high-intensity continuous eye use for a long time, it can keep him safe. There are so many eye stickers that are given away for free, so he also applies them every few days. When I first applied it, my eyes still felt quite comfortable, but the effect was not long-lasting. This is easy to understand. Eye patches, foot patches, and foot baths are similar, safe enough, but the effect is also weak enough. It requires long-term persistence and cooperation with other methods to achieve qualitative changes. Moreover, the root cause of eye problems is not in the eyes, but in the internal liver. If the liver is not well maintained, giving more medicine to the eyes is useless. However, eye patches are more convenient to use than electronic eye protectors, so Doudou sees eye patches as a way to relax her eyes and often applies them during her nap time.

Steam eye mask:

This is the one I prefer to use. In fact, its function is very simple. Compared to the first two types of products, it is as plain as a cup of plain water. But what I like is its simplicity. Because no matter how fancy the product is, the actual effect on the eyes is not very different.

The effects of self heating and self generated steam may seem magical, but the principle is actually very simple, which can be explained in high school chemistry.

Self heating principle: The middle layer of the steam eye mask is the self heating layer, which is actually a layer of iron powder. When the iron powder comes into contact with oxygen in the air, it will quickly undergo an oxidation reaction, which will release heat. This is the principle of a cold eye mask becoming hot as soon as the package is opened. Nowadays, many eye masks have added activated carbon, water absorbent resin, metal salts, etc. to their heating layer, which improves their heating and breathability performance.

Self contained steam principle: Steam is water heated to become gas, which condenses into water droplets when cooled. There is a layer of cotton soft inside the steam eye mask, which itself contains moisture, but we cannot feel it at room temperature. When the heating layer begins to release heat, the moisture in the cotton soft layer is heated, and the moisture is released, just like hot water in a cup. When you close the lid, you will see water vapor generated on the cup wall and lid.

The steam eye mask is not just composed of two simple layers. There are also two layers of non-woven fabric before and after the iron powder. Its function is to control the rate of oxygen permeation, that is, to control the speed of contact between the iron powder and oxygen, so that the reaction can proceed at an appropriate speed. Do not react too quickly, as the concentrated heat release temperature will be too high and burn the eyes; It cannot react too slowly, as the heat generated is not enough, so it cannot have any effect. So, these two layers of non-woven fabric are crucial. For a good steam eye mask, the breathability of the non-woven fabric layer is relatively reasonable.

I understand the principle now, and the function of the steam eye mask is also very clear. It is a combination of hot compress and steam. Hot compress can promote blood circulation around the eyes, relax eye muscles, and eliminate fatigue. Steam can moisturize the eyes and relieve dryness, which is better than dry compress without steam. Dry compress is more likely to harm the eyes, and people with dry and dry eyes will experience more severe discomfort.

Many steam eye masks also add some nutrients to the cotton soft layer, usually plant essential oils or some herbal ingredients. I used to add mugwort essential oil, which has the function of warming meridians and dispelling coldness. In fact, it only strengthens the original function of the steam eye mask a little.

Overall, steam eye masks are useful for the eyes, but their effectiveness is limited and they cannot solve severe eye diseases. As a health bonus, it can be used for daily health care or adjuvant therapy.

• However, when choosing a steam eye mask, attention should be paid to quality. The amount of precious ingredients added is not important, and the effect is weak. The key is whether the heat release rate is uniform and long-lasting. The temperature range for steam eye masks is between 40-42 degrees Celsius, which is the most comfortable. If it exceeds 45 degrees Celsius, it is already quite hot, especially since the eyes are very fragile. Being too hot is not good for the eyes. The best duration for fever is 20-30 minutes. If the time is too short, it cannot achieve a good soothing effect, and if the time is too long, it is not good for the eyes.
• Who can use a steam eye mask?
• Computer enthusiasts, students, office workers, and night owls who use their eyes for a long time can use steam eye masks appropriately to relieve eye fatigue and dryness. But this is only a temporary solution, don’t have too many illusions.
• Who is not suitable for using steam eye masks?
• When eye diseases occur, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, glaucoma, etc., as well as unexplained blurred vision and eye discomfort, eye masks, eye drops, etc. should not be used as the first solution. It is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause.
• In theory, eye masks will not have any impact on the fetus, but pregnant women are a special group of people, so it is still recommended not to use them.
• Children have delicate skin and it is not recommended to use steam eye masks.
• Patients and the elderly who lack self-care ability are also not recommended to use it.

3. Instructions for using steam eye mask

The usage method of steam eye mask is basically the same. Taking the mugwort steam eye mask I used as an example:

4. Precautions for using steam goggles

Do not use eye masks with damaged packaging or swollen bags.

The self heating steam eye mask is a disposable product and should not be used for significant purposes.

Do not use eye patches, eye drops, etc. at the same time.

Do not use contact lenses.

Not suitable for use when there are external wounds on the eyes.

If applying eye makeup, it is necessary to remove the makeup before use.

Do not press the eye mask and eyes hard when using it.

5. Can I wear a steam eye mask overnight?

Many people like to wear eye masks to sleep, which not only provides shade but also allows for eye spa treatments, killing two birds with one stone. But some people may worry that wearing it for too long may have an impact on their eyes?

The heating time of the self heating steam eye mask is limited, and the components in the heating layer will not continue to heat up after reacting with oxygen. The heating time of a typical eye mask can last for about 20-30 minutes, and then the temperature gradually decreases. The eye mask becomes a regular one, just blocking the light. People who have poor sleep may sleep more soundly wearing eye masks. So, even if you wear a steam eye mask overnight, it’s not a problem. The premise is that the quality of your eye mask is up to standard.