Cordless Heated Padded Eye Mask

This is a padded grey plush mask with an adjustable elastic head strap and a single button on the front panel. It runs from an internal rechargeable battery rather than a trailing cable, with three heat settings and a timer that switches it off on its own. The cover is washable and the whole thing packs flat, which makes it a reasonable present for a frequent traveller or a dedicated napper. Read the note below before buying it for anyone, because heat near the eyes is not a casual gift.

• Three Heat Settings: Low at 107F, medium at 125F and high at 143F, set with one button.
• Runs Cordless: An internal battery gives roughly four 15 minute sessions per charge.
• Shuts Itself Off: An automatic cut off ends the session so nobody has to watch the clock.
• Washable Cover: The plush cover washes and the elastic strap adjusts to most head sizes.
• Who It Suits: Fine for a traveller or a napper, wrong for anyone with an eye complaint.

Note: This is not a medical device and must not be used to treat any eye condition. Anyone with sore, red, swollen, watering or painful eyes, a lump or crusting on the eyelid, or any change in vision should see an optometrist or a doctor instead of applying heat. Heat near the eyes needs care: the high setting reaches 143F, which is hot enough to burn skin, so start on low, keep the eyes closed, and never fall asleep while it is heating. Do not use it on children, or on anyone who cannot feel heat properly or cannot remove it themselves. Take contact lenses out first, stop at once if the skin stings or reddens, and charge it from a standard USB supply without leaving it unattended.