Designed and developed by an ophthalmologist and a physicist/biomedical engineer. Opti-Therm is an effective and novel product used to deliver thermal therapy. It is ergonomically designed and moulded to fit your face comfortably. It is washable with an adjustable strap to keep the mask in place and soft enough that you can easily massage eyelids through the Opti-Therm. Each pack contains:An anatomical eye maskTwo RED microwavable heat packs for HEAT therapy;for tired or dry-eye symptoms associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and blepharitis, grittiness and irritation, inflamed & sore eyes, nasal congestion and sinus headaches.Four BLUE freezable cold packs for COLD therapy;for the treatment of puffy eyes, brow waxing, cosmetic (eyelid surgery) and other aesthetic or facial plastic surgery procedures.A travel case and instruction manualPlease consult your eye health professional if there is any doubt as to the purpose or method of application of the Opti-Therm product.HEAT THERAPY.Place the 2x RED heat packs in a microwave oven on full power (about 900-1000 watts) for approximately 20 seconds. The packs should not be too hot to handle to enable manual insertion into the eye-mask pouches (one on each side) but as hot as comfortably bearable once inserted in the mask and placed on the face. If not warm enough, you may consider an additional 10 seconds in the microwave. The timing will depend on the power of your microwave. You will quickly establish the desired microwave duration required.With the heat packs at bearable temperature and inserted in the eye mask, place the mask over the face and adjust the strap to keep it in place.Lie down or recline comfortably for 10 minutes and enjoy the therapy.For sinusitis, lower the mask to cover the sinuses under the eyes or slide up onto the forehead.REPEAT morning and evening for maximum effect.COLD THERAPYNever place the BLUE cold packs in a microwave oven by mistake as these will pop and be destroyed by heating.Place the 2x BLUE cold packs in the freezer for about 1-2 hours.When frozen (the packs will remain pliable) insert these into the eye mask pouches (one on each side).Place the eye mask over the face and adjust the strap to keep it in place.Lie down or recline comfortably for 10 minutes and enjoy the COLD therapy.REPEAT morning and evening for maximum effect. Country of Origin: UK Manufacturer/Importer/Packed By: Opti-Therm
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What is the Opti-Therm hot and cold eye mask?
The Opti-Therm hot and cold eye mask is a moulded eye mask for applying warm or cold packs around the eyes. Opti-Therm says it was designed by an ophthalmologist and a physicist and biomedical engineer. The listing gives the UK as the country of origin.
What comes in the Opti-Therm pack?
The Opti-Therm pack contains an anatomical eye mask, two red microwavable heat packs, four blue freezable cold packs, a travel case and an instruction manual. The mask has an adjustable strap and is washable, according to the description.
How are Opti-Therm red heat packs warmed?
The Opti-Therm red heat packs are microwaved on full power, about 900 to 1000 watts, for approximately 20 seconds. Opti-Therm suggests an extra 10 seconds if not warm enough, as timing depends on your microwave. Check the packs are comfortably bearable first.
How long do Opti-Therm blue cold packs need freezing?
Opti-Therm blue cold packs go in the freezer for about 1 to 2 hours. They stay pliable when frozen and are then inserted into the mask pouches, one on each side. The mask is worn for 10 minutes while lying down or reclining.
Can Opti-Therm blue cold packs go in the microwave?
No. Opti-Therm warns never to put the blue cold packs in a microwave, as they will pop and be destroyed by heating. Only the red packs are designed for microwave use. The blue packs are for the freezer only.
How often does Opti-Therm suggest using the mask?
Opti-Therm suggests using the mask for 10 minutes, morning and evening, with either heat or cold packs inserted. The brand advises asking your eye health professional if you are unsure about the purpose or method of use. Please consult your doctor before use.
