Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask, Black

I've used this for about three weeks now, and while it's definitely an improvement over t-shirt on head, or towel on head, it still lets light into my eyes (I admittedly have a big head).

Also, it's kind of warm (very padded), so summertime without A/C is less fun.

This is really comfortable and blocks the morning sun really well. The adjustable band is large and soft, very well made!

This huge, thick, puffy mask might be good for you, as long as none of the following apply to you:

1. You sleep on your side
2. You have difficulty breathing through your nose when you sleep
3. You have eyebrows

First of all, the mask wraps onto the sides of your head, so it's uncomfortable to lay on your side. You may find yourself shifting around at first. But, you'll eventually get to sleep.

Next, the big puffy cushion at the bottom is effective at keeping light out once you position it correctly, but it will also put pressure on your nostrils. This will be very bothersome if you have difficulty breathing through your nose at night. Make sure to wear your Breathe Right strips.

Finally, when I woke up, my eyebrows hurt. The mask, huge as it is, covers your eyebrows. As a result, it rubs your eyebrow hairs all night, shifting them around. After several hours of this, the eyebrows ache. This was the biggest problem. "The mask sure keeps the light out, but is this aching sensation worth it?!!"

Also, because this thing is so large and puffy, it will push on your eyes. When you blink, your eyelashes and lids will be rubbing against the mask.

If someone would design a comfortable pair of blacked-out swim goggles, I'd rather wear those. This thing is like wearing a pillow on your face with a strap.

I would give this eye mask 10 stars if I could. I was working the night shift for two years and needed something to help me sleep during the day. I did completely cover (blacked out) my bedroom windows BUT the light coming through the bedroom door (around the frame and door) was just enough to keep me tossing. I remember many of my patients who wore eye masks and thought how pretensious of them. Well let me tell you after ordering this eye mask and wearing it a few nights NOW I can not sleep without it. I thought it would take time to get use to but who ever styled this mask knew what they were doing. It is soft and very comfortable. The roll that goes over the bottom of the mask is the key to total blackness. No light gets through. Now my husband can watch TV before he goes to bed and I can put my mask on to shut out the light. Im planning on ordering more of these for back up and traveling. Anyone who works the night shift should have this mask.

I bought this for a long flight to Asia and I was pleasantly surprised with the softness and comfort. This is definitely not one of those freebies you get when Airlines hand out eye masks. The eye mask is really soft and has a ridge on the edge that completely blocks out any light from the bottom of the mask. If you're looking for an eye mask for travel or for home, look no further. Excellent!