Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can my eyes be infected by my sleeping mask?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes, if it is not cleaned on a daily basis and if you have blepharitis.
Answered 11/28/2017
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can using an eye mask ("siesta mask") during sleep negatively affect circadian rhythm and/or healthy sleep?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can using tight eye mask for sleeping cause change in skull/head shape at age above 20?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
OD dx me w/mild corneal abrasion. She had me buy OTC eye drops & nighttime eye lubricant. Can I wear a sleep mask @ night as I have trouble sleeping?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Are sleeping masks that cover your eyes good for sleep? Will it help me sleep longer?
Are sleep mask ( eye mask) bad for eye due to pressure? I'm really worried. I have used it for few nights now. Any bad effects on my eyes?
Is it safe to wear a sleeping eye mask that puts pressure on your eyes while you sleep?
How can I prevent dry eyes from incomplete closure of my ptosis when i sleep? Is it okay if i tape it or use an eye mask at night?
Can wearing an eye mask to sleep cause under-eye redness?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
