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UK/Canada/Australia: Please purchase this product from the
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MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION
The Onyix is a soft flexible shield made from
silicone. It was developed to help patients suffering from
Sleep Apnea shelter their eyes from the drafts many C-PAP masks
create. Unlike the tranquileyes goggle, Onyix is
foamless and seals against the skin. It is very
lightweight and comfortable. Highly recommended for
sleep and air travel. Onyix is designed to shelter the
eyes. It isn't designed to create moist-heat and cold
therapies like the tranquileyes goggle.
Available in black. The kit comes with one
shield, one microfiber cleaning cloth, manual, packaged in
stainless steel container. Made in the U.S.A. Latex
free.
REBECCA'S REVIEW
From the makers of Tranquileyes... While originally
developed specifically for CPAP users, Onyix and Quartz have proved
over the last few years to be a mainstay for many dry eye patients
as well as certain special needs situations.
How do you pronounce it? Same as
"onyx".... i.e., 'ON-ix'. Not to be confused with Onion
Goggles!
What's it like? The overall concept is
somewhat similar to Tranquileyes, i.e. eyecups with a nose
connector and the classic fabric wrap. Here is how it is different
from Tranquileyes:
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The eyecups are made of silicone - slick, soft, thin
and flexible; enough to be worn directly against the face without
discomfort.
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There is no foam lining, so a) no added moisture; b)
the eyecups fit right against the orbital bone; and c) there is no
added padding that would help hold lids down.
So it's basically a stripped-down but very
comfy well-designed shield.
Who is it best suited for? Here are some
of the people I see as good candidates for an Onyix:
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C-PAP users.
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Those who want night protection with minimal hassle.
No parts to wash, no waiting for a mask to air dry, to spare parts
to purchase (though note your Onyix will probably need replacing at
least annually due to normal wear and tear).
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People whose skin does not tolerate the Tranquileyes
foam.
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Those who want night protection but with minimal
bulk, for example those who find sleep masks too large/bulky. SOME
stomach sleepers may find this works well for them.
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And of course... dry eye product junkies (you know
who you are!)
Potential drawbacks? As with any night
eyewear item, tolerance is going to vary, especially if you have
never worn any kind of sleep mask or goggle. You are welcome to
return it if it doesn't work out. Those who don't like it will be
those for whom the edges of the silicone are not as comfortable as
the Tranquileyes foam and/or those who find the edges indent their
skin - for most of us any marks disappear quickly in the morning,
but some have identation lasting hours.
Help me choose? Years of experience with
these products has not made it any easier to come up with a formula
for who will be happier with Onyix/Quartz, vs. Tranquileyes, vs.
something else altogether. The more I know about your sleep habits,
clinical dry eye situation and particular needs/expectations, the
better I can help predict what would be best to start with, but at
the end of the day it is going to be trial and error. I wish it
were easier! However I do have a return policy so you can always
return these types of goggles (but please note postage is your
responsibility).
NOTE ABOUT CUSTOMER REVIEWS: Since Quartz and
Onyix are identical except for color, I am posting all reviews of
either on both pages.