Tini Bikini

Purchase Tini Bikini

PRODUCT FEATURES & DESCRIPTION

• Snap-on lycra cover for Tranquileyes goggle
• Helps prolong life of eye cushions
• Keeps eye cushions clean
• Machine washable

REBECCA'S REVIEW

The Tini Bikini is evidently intended mostly as a fashion accessory for the goggle (think air travel)... but it has some very practical applications for folks with dry eye. 

The way it is intended to be used, it would cover the front of the goggle (i.e. the rubber eye covers), wrapping around the eye cushions at the back and tucking under the moisture pads. It snaps at the two sides and in the middle. It's a little awkward trying to tuck the flaps in over the cushions, and you kind of have to squeeze to get those moisture pads in, but if you're motivated, it's definitely doable.

Why would you bother (assuming you're buying it for some other reason than to match your beachwear)?

Well, some Tranquileyes users like to wash the eye cushions frequently, even daily. The removable moisture pads are made to be washed after each use but if you wash the eye cushions daily, they won't last too long and replacing them frequently gets costly. So instead, you can buy two or three bikinis (so that you always have at least one clean), and use them over the cushions so that you don't have to wash the cushions as often. Another use would be if you want to apply skin products that you don't want to get on the foam. It's a lot easier to wash the bikini than the foam. 

Finally, some people might benefit from the added bulk of the bikini as well... it pushes the moisture pads forward, placing more pressure on the eyelids (for those who want that pressure helping the lids stay shut).

Another twist: When I first got a Bikini, my instinct was to put it on backwards... that is, wrap it around the moisture pad side of the goggle and snap it over the front. Looks stupid, and of course it means the moisture pads aren't directly against your eyes so not as much moisture is coming through, but I think it has one or two possible uses. Some people use eye ointment at night, either in or around their eyes. Trying to get that out of the moisture pads in the morning is a nuisance, so having the bikini completely cover the foam means the bikini gets all the ointment. Also... for  those of us with poor lid closure, the added bulk AND tension translate into gentle pressure on those lids. 

It might sound complicated, but many regular users of Tranquileyes will understand... and I've talked to so many dozens of people agonizing over how to get suitable night eye protection that I want to pass on any tips or accessories that seem promising for some of the special needs we have. If you have any feedback about this one, please let me know, or report on it in Dry Eye Talk!

Who am I? My name is Rebecca Petris and I have had chronic dry eye since undergoing LASIK in July 2001. I founded The Dry Eye Company as a result of my experiences, hoping to make useful information and effective products more accessible to others with dry eye. I personally try out all the products listed in our store (except vitamin supplements, for practical reasons). For a list of my top favorites – the items I use on a daily basis myself – click here.

Purchase Tini Bikini

Export:

Other products in the category Eyewear / Tranquileyes hydrating goggle kits & accessories:

tranquileyes CHRONIC DRY EYE kit -- Includes Tranquileyes goggle, 2 spare foam, cleanser, washbag, travel sack. Choice of 5 colors.

Tranquileyes MINI -- Spare goggle. Comes with small stainless steel travel case.

tranquileyes DELUXE -- Tranquileyes kit for the frequent user. Includes Tranquileyes goggle, 4 spare foam, cleanser, travel case. Choice of 5 colors.

tranquileyes BASICS kit -- Includes tranquileyes goggle, spare foam, washbag. Choice of 5 colors.

Tranquileyes Economy-Buster Prepack -- Limited time offer: Goggle and 6 sets of simple foam liners

ThermoEyes HEAT INSERTS -- For use with Tranquileyes eye hydrating goggles.

Stye Care Kit -- Single-eye Tranquileyes with Thermoeyes heat inserts

Foam sets for Tranquileyes hydrating goggle -- Each pair includes both eye cushions and moisture pads. Purchase 1, 3 or 6 sets. Select from two foam types.

Cleanser for Tranquileyes foam -- 1 oz. bottle

Head wrap for Tranquileyes goggle -- Spare. Available in standard and child size.

Thermopads -- Spare pads for use with ThermoEyes heat inserts. 1, 5, or 10 pairs.