Eye Mask

[Bazile]

What is the purpose of covering your eyes with a mask when you go to sleep?

[-SharonA-]

I used to wear a mask for sleeping in my old house as there was a street lamp right outside my bedroom window. If it is too light I cannot sleep & blackout curtains did not help.

[Atheist]

Helps you sleep when the dawn arrives, if your curtains or blinds are not very light-proof.

[Buenchico]

I've got a couple of sleep masks. I'll use on of them when, for instance, trying to doze on the sofa when the sun is streaming through my windows.

I've just come across this alternative online though
https://cdn-yotpo-images-production.yotpo.com/instagram/89/17901383098395489/standard_resolution.jpg
which can even be worn like this
https://cdn-yotpo-images-production.yotpo.com/instagram/44/17844322555046444/standard_resolution.jpg

That's a genuine product, which will cost you $45 if you want one!
https://ostrichpillow.com/products/light-versatile-pillow

[Ken4155]

It's so that when you dream of being The Lone Ranger, you actually look the part :-)

[johnk]

I use one after dawn when the light wakes me or when I can't sleep, it somehow tells my brain it's time to sleep.

[ummmm]

Last time I was in hospital I was provided with one so they must help some people.

[andy-hughes]

Some people find that light will penetrate their eyelids even when their eyes are closed, disturbing or preventing sleep, so a mask will prevent that.

I am happy to be the opposite - I can sleep soundly with the midday sun shining directly into my face, no problem at all.

[ummmm]

I keep the bathroom light on all night. I'm clumsy though.

[0RV1LLE_]

Personally it helps me avoid visual hallucinations, I open my eyes from paranoia when I'm trying to sleep so a mask helps me avoid doing that. Another reason is because my housemate keeps the bathroom light between our rooms on and I have trouble sleeping then.