Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape

Long story short - my right eye must be taped shut except when putting in drops (I'm on an 8 week course of Oxervate) . I tried various tapes and patches - with the attendant problems of sore eye lids, adhering poorly. A search led me to Dry Eye, and after a discussion of the best tapes, and even being told that I could get it for less money elsewhere, I ordered Mepitac.... FANTASTIC.

I've tried and tried to find the right tape for my eyes to no avail. I've tried various medical tapes that my doctors have recommended, but they were too rough and would rip my skin. I've tried the Eyeloccs, and although they do not aggravate my skin as much after I taper off the adhesive a few times, it still can leave my eyelids feeling a little raw. But I read Rebecca's recommendation on the Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape, and her saying it's one of the best she's tried convinced me to try them out as well. And they are amazing! I do not have to taper the adhesive whatsoever. It sticks on well to the eyelids, but comes off so silky smooth. It's ridiculous how well this tape works, and how it does not aggravate my eye lids at all. I am so glad this item was put on the DryEyeShop, because I was losing hope on finding a tape that would work for me. I love it so much I've already recommended them to my dry eye doctor.

THANK YOU!!!

I learned about this tape while watching one of Rebecca's U-tube videos describing various products for keeping lids shut at night. As the other users have mentioned, it holds the lid secure yet removes gently in the morning. I can lift this tape during the night and it will stick and hold until morning. I have tried many, many other tapes that don't have the gentleness, (flexible around the lid, not poking or scratchy at all) yet ability to hold the lid. Rebecca mentioned that it is not inexpensive, however, I would argue that you can cut your piece of tape as necessary to fit hold your eye shut which is approximately 1" in my case which comes to $0.35/wear - less if you subscribe.

I would highly recommend this product and recommend watching Rebecca's videos if you are new to the Dry Eye community. I have learned more here than from my dry eye specialist!

This tape is so much better than others i've tried. When i'm ready to remove it, It comes off so easily without pulling at skin. Incredibly gentle . It stays on all night but is comfortable and so easy to come off. I haven't yet tried the other products i bought at the dry eye shop but i'm very impressed with this tape. I highly recommend this.

I purchased this tape for use with eyes and continue to use it with eyes on occasion. Currently I use eye goggles for my eyes. The tape is gentle and yet holds the eye shut.

Recently I have used it to keep my mouth shut while using a C-pap machine with a full face mask. It prevents aerophegia (swallowing air). Also the tape can be reused if you take it off for awhile and stick the edge to something clean and allow any moisture to dry. (For example if I get up and take a medication) This is the best quality tape by far that I have found.