This wearable gadget effectively relieves my headaches and migraines, and it’s under $50.

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I spend a lot of time on the computer.

I work remotely, and as a ZDNET contract and store planner, I tend to work a fair amount of odd hours throughout the year: late at night on major holidays like Big Day, early morning on product event days in other countries, and so on. All of which means that my eyes start working on screen time, blue light, and nitty-gritty writing and editing.

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That’s why I was desperate to find anything that could help relieve headaches and eye strain. Taking over-the-counter medications doesn’t always work, and sometimes, clear solutions (more sleep, less stress, etc.) aren’t possible. I decided to try Renpho’s Eyeris 2 eye massager after one of my colleagues suggested it, and I was skeptical — but now this niche device is my go-to tool when I feel like my head and eyes are ready to go out.

My colleague, Allison Murray, owns an Eyeris 1 massager and has found it helpful for her headaches and migraines. He says it’s a great gift for friends and family members. After his recommendation, I tried it myself. I went into the experience with an open mind, but I’ll admit that I didn’t expect to find much use for an eye massager, let alone that it would make a noticeable difference.

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The whole idea felt like a gimmick to me — the kind of early 2000s infomercial you’d see after you wake up on the couch at 2 am, somewhere between the Betty Crocker Bake ‘n Fill pan commercials and Tony Little’s Gazelle.

But I was pleasantly surprised.

Eyeris 2 is an improved massager from Renpho’s Eyeris 1, but the concept is the same. It slips over your head and is secured with an elastic band, allowing you to customize your massage session with various settings. It combines massage, pressure, and vibration, which I find to be a nice bonus, as it also checks your temples.

There are two adjustable pressure intensity settings, as well as a heat option of 104 degrees or a fry option of 113 degrees, to help reduce eye puffiness, among other benefits. The temperature settings on the Eyeris 2 are my favorite feature. It’s like a big hug with your eyes wrapped in a warm blanket, and it makes a huge difference in soothing pain.

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There’s also Bluetooth, silent mode, and voice streaming. I don’t use these features at all, but it’s nice to have the option to turn on the speaker and stream your music through the Eyeris 2.

I was worried at first that I wouldn’t be able to control the device effectively without being able to see, but it turned out to be less of a problem than I thought.

There are physical buttons for power/mode, pressure, heat, and music/volume. If you use Eyeris a few times, it gets easier, but the first few times I used it, I opened it before putting it over my eyes. Just make sure you fix the band first if you choose to go this route.

It also has a rechargeable battery that Renpho says lasts about a week of moderate daily use. I don’t use mine every day, but I don’t find myself needing to charge very often, although that will depend on how long you use the device and how often.

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I Renpho Eyeris 2 it makes a fun and unique gift for you or a loved one, and I also appreciate that it comes with its storage bag to keep everything neat and organized. It’s certainly not an essential technology product, but if you love a lifestyle gadget like I do, it’s a good investment for your self-care.

Please note that Renpho instructs users to remove any eye accessories before use (glasses, contact lenses, false eyelashes, etc). Renpho also advises against using the Eyeris 2 massager if you have undergone corrective myopia surgery or have eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, etc. If you are not sure if eye massage is safe for you, I recommend that you talk to your eye doctor or optometrist before using it.

Why I recommend this product

I’m not saying you need to run out and buy this product. Maybe it will be for you, and maybe it won’t — that’s okay. I personally enjoy using this eye massager and find it helps with headaches, eye fatigue, and more. For me, it’s an extra thing that I like to include as part of my self-care routine, especially as a full-time WFH employee.

Most likely, this massager will not cure all your ailments or be some magic product. However, I am a firm believer in handling technology — as it sometimes is — that can help produce better dedication to mental and physical health, and Renpho’s eye massager you do that for me.

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