When beginning your journey with SleepTite SleepRite® Lid Seals, it may be tempting to seal both eyes right away. But just like adjusting to most new routines, taking things one step at a time leads to better comfort—and better results.
In fact, the most successful SleepTite SleepRite users start by sealing just one eye for the first few nights, then gradually progress to both after they feel comfortable with one eye being sealed while sleeping. This simple approach helps users adjust more naturally, increases comfort, and leads to higher long-term satisfaction.
1. Give Your Eyes—and Mind—Time to Adjust
If you’ve never slept with your eyelids gently sealed, the sensation can feel different at first. Starting with one eye allows your body to adjust to this new sensation gradually, without overwhelming your senses.
After a few nights, most users find the experience so natural that they barely notice it—and are ready to move comfortably to sealing both eyes.
2. Build Comfort and Confidence
By starting slow, you give yourself time to develop a relaxing bedtime rhythm and gain confidence in your nightly routine.
“In my clinical experience, I always suggest patients start with one eye first. Those patients who begin with one eye first tend to have the best success rates,” says Dr. Doug Devries, OD, dry eye specialist.
“It helps them get used to the feeling at their own pace, which leads to better comfort, consistency, and long-term satisfaction.”
3. Notice the Difference Quickly
Trying one eye at a time still provides great results that you can experience firsthand. Many users find that they wake up with eyes that feel hydrated, refreshed, and comfortable. That quick result is a motivating reminder that SleepTite SleepRite is working.
4. Create a Routine That Sticks
Once you’ve become comfortable sealing one eye, transitioning to both feels easy and natural. Over time, most users report that applying their lid seals becomes an essential part of their bedtime ritual.
After about a month, many patients say they can’t sleep without them—and that their dry eye symptoms have significantly improved. They wake up with clearer, calmer, more comfortable eyes and feel better throughout the day.
5. Set Yourself Up for Long-Term Success
The gradual, one-eye-first approach isn’t just about easing in—it’s about ensuring comfort and optimal success. By letting your body and mind adapt slowly, you’re more likely to stick with your nightly routine and enjoy the full benefits of SleepTite SleepRite.
Tip:
If you wake during the night and need to get up, simply remove your seals before standing, and reapply the same seals when you return to bed.
The Bottom Line
Starting with one eye isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a proven path to success. It helps your body adapt gradually, improves comfort, and makes the experience more effectiveand sustainable.
Sleep comfortably. Wake beautifully.
SleepTite SleepRite® — Nighttime comfort. All-day relief.
