Unfortunately, there is no longer a manufacturer warranty available and the manufacturer no longer offers replacement foam sets. This means we cannot replace this product for you if the foam comes off. We are very sorry!
This type of product is often a trial & error process. We do our best to make the return process convenient. But we also suggest that you consider buying two or more at once and sending back what doesn't work out, or at least reaching out for advice first.
Suggested products in this category to try:
Updated April 2024
NOTE: All of my discussion about Tranquileyes on this page is directed specifically at overnight dry eye protection. For information about Tranquileyes as a warm moist compress using Thermoeyes heat inserts, please see Tranquileyes Advanced kit - which is unfortunately now only available in XL size.
Tranquileyes is the original Eye Eco product for night dry eye protection and warm compresses, launched in the early 2000s. At that time, it was revolutionary - up till then, the only thing doctors ever seemed to recommend for overnight dry eye protection was more, and more, and more ointment. Or taping the eyelids shut if it got really bad.
For nearly 20 years, Eye Eco (run by Suzanne Paulson, now retired) continued innovating new products for night dry eye protection and they made huge strides towards addressing a wider range of fitting requirements and niche user needs. The company was recently sold, and the product line has been trimmed down pretty drastically, particularly as regards accessories.
Tranquileyes remains a very important tool both for night protection for people with severe symptoms (particularly aqueous deficient dry eye types such as auto-immune conditions such as Sjögrens) and as an effective and comfortable warm moist compress.
How do you decide which night product to try first? How do you determine whether Tranquileyes is really the best one to start with? Well, honestly, at the end of the day it will be all about trial and error - most people don't know until they try something what their tolerance will be or whether a product will be compatible with their sleep style.
And the answers are not always intuitive. For example, I speak frequently with people who have poor eyelid closure at night (Bell's palsy, complications from blepharoplasty and a variety of other situations). Often they are convinced they need something that will hold their lids down, but in practice they often find that they cannot sleep, or that whatever holds their lids down might slip and give them a nasty abrasion. So the answer may actually be a vaulting type of shield that maximizes moisture to prevent damage from exposure but without anything coming near the eyes themselves.
Please see our Product Guide: Night Dry Eye Protection Devices for suggested guidelines on product choices.
With the new ownership of Eye Eco came a lot of changes, which are now unfortunately limiting accessibility and some of the applications. Changes to the Tranquileyes product line include:
We recognize that change is inevitable but for us, these are very sad losses - these products have been used and loved for a very long time. The highest impact loss is the replacement foam pads, which we found very hard to understand. These pads have to be replaced regularly for hygiene's sake, and having to replace the entire goggle frequently means higher cost and a lot of waste. However, this is our new reality.
Tranquileyes® are designed to comfortably shelter eyes from drafts and light while resting or sleeping, and help to support relaxation.
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Have used for many years. I do wish that you could just buy the foam pad replacements instead of the whole goggle
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I love Tranquileyes and only wish they resumed producing all the sizes and the extra foams. They effectively block extraneous light and--most importantly--keep moisture in my eyes. Even with these, worn while I sleep, I still need to add eye drops during the night but my eye comfort is so much better with these that I don't want to go without them anymore. I highly recommend them and I know some of my dry eye friends have also purchased them from the Dry Eye Shop. I discounted one star from this review because the mini size of this purchase is an eye saver, but not as comfy for me as the larger sizes.
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Bummer that you can’t order replacement foam for the googles - the googles work great for me.
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They have helped me tremendously due to my severe dry eye condition. I use a CPAP at night and the goggles help seal off any air getting into my eyes.
Would highly recommend Tranquileyes and the Dry Eye Shop. You have helped solve many of my eye issues.
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I have used tranquileyes off and on for years. My only problem has been with keeping the strap secure. It wears out before the foam pieces for my eyes.
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