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Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by kpennell on Monday August 09, 2021 @02:21PM (#28120313)
Eye Mask - I sleep so much better and longer with one on. I recommend one that doesn't sit on your eyes directly (has a bit of concavity).
Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by 74d-fe6-2c6 on Monday August 09, 2021 @04:57PM (#28122245)
same here - first I used it for travelling, now I can't sleep without it.

tried several models and the Ohropax Schlafmaske 3D is the best. has concave eye patches - so, maybe you already use it. also washable and quite sturdy.

https://www.shop-apotheke.com/arzneimittel/9667846/ohropax-s...

Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by cranesnakecode on Monday August 09, 2021 @02:40PM (#28120577)
I second this. I sleep so much better with it on. But I do need one with concavity, otherwise it hurts my eyes after a while.
Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by ternus on Monday August 09, 2021 @10:18PM (#28124557)
I strongly recommend the Manta Sleep mask (no affiliation, just really like them). Adjustable non-contact eye cups, plus you can get different eye cup "mods" like cool (keep in freezer) or warm (microwave) cups that feel amazing. Amazon, or mantasleep.com.
Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by shade on Monday August 09, 2021 @10:44PM (#28124695)
Can second this, I got a Manta a few months ago and I love it. I sleep better when it's pitch dark and the sleep mask helps ensure that it is.

The only nitpick is that if you're a side sleeper (I am) it can be a little uncomfortable depending on what kind of pillow you use. I use shredded memory foam pillows and they're pretty firm.

Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by cdaringe on Thursday August 12, 2021 @10:57AM (#28157125)
The Manta has thicker materials compared to other masks, so when I turn my head on my pillow, the mask is often pushed off my face slightly. You can tighten it of course, but then its a comfort tradeoff. I wouldn’t recommend manta for this reason.
Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by bluewalt on Monday August 09, 2021 @03:19PM (#28121130)
May I ask why you don't manage to make your room completely dark instead of wearing a mask?
Re:Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately impro... by fumblebee on Monday August 09, 2021 @05:57PM (#28122825)
Eye masks are far cheaper than new black-out curtains.