The 7 Best Eye Massagers for Ultimate Stress and Tension Relief (2025)

For both tension relief and overall relaxation, Therabody's SmartGoggles are a great pick. "The combination of gentle heat, vibration, and acupressure promotes better circulation, relaxes eye muscles, and alleviates fatigue from prolonged screen use," Lazar explains. Users can customize its settings or choose between three pre-set modes to target different issues. Perhaps the most unique feature is the biometric sensor, which measures your pulse and tailor vibrations to help lower your heart rate.

• Modes: SmartRelax, focus, sleep
• Temperature settings: Low, medium, high
• Battery life: 180 minutes
• Plays music?: Yes
• Connects with app?: Yes

Customer review: "After working on the computer all day, my eyes become extremely fatigued, but using this before bed makes a significant difference."—Ali

Lazar counts this handheld eye massager as another of her favorite picks. "It features warming and cooling functions to temporarily reduce puffiness and dark circles while enhancing eye cream absorption with SmartSonic Pulsation Technology," the professional adds. "What makes it unique is its ergonomic shape, which feels incredibly comfortable, almost like solving a puzzle. A bonus is its built-in cooling option, which works wonders as an eyelid de-puffer in the mornings."

• Modes: Warming, cooling, SmartSonic pulsations (10 intensity levels)
• Temperature settings: Cool (66°F), warm (102°F)
  
• Battery life: No information provided
• Plays music?: No
• Connects to app?: Yes

Customer review: "I've struggled with bags under my eyes almost all my life, and this has helped tremendously. Also so easy to take on the go."—Lonny

If you're in search of an eye massager to help you drift off to sleep, look no further than this device from L&L Skin. Along with blocking out light, the streamlined mask features calming heat and vibration for serious relaxation. It also includes an ice pack to pop in the freezer and add to the inside of the mask for ultimate de-puffing benefits.

• Modes: Heating and vibration, heat only, cooling
• Temperature settings: Warm (113 to 122°F), cool
• Plays music?: No
• Connects to app?: No

Customer review: "The heat setting will put you to sleep quicker than you can imagine."

For a more budget-friendly pick, Lazar recommends this top-reviewed eye mask on Amazon, which uses air pressure, vibration, and heat therapy to ease headaches and eye tension. Additionally, she notes that its design is lightweight and rechargeable, with a built-in music function for added relaxation benefits.

• Modes: Compression + heat, compression + heat + vibration, heat only, vibration only, compression only
• Temperature settings: Warm (104 to 113°F)
• Battery life: 90 to 240 minutes
• Plays music?: Yes
• Connects with app?: Yes

Customer review: "It works really great to massage my temples when I am having migraines. And it is so soothing that half the time, my spouse will fall asleep while wearing it."—Sabrina

Here's a massager mask that makes it a breeze to treat yourself to a spa experience at home. It uses four settings, including compression massage, vibration, and heat, to quickly reduce eye tension and lingering headaches. And to help you further unwind, the device even has a built-in speaker and pre-set soundtrack and also connects to your phone.

• Modes: Four massage programs with optional heat
• Temperature settings: Warm (108°F)
• Plays music?: Yes
• Connects to app?: Yes

Customer review: "I get very bad migraines, and this is helping a lot. Every time I feel a small headache coming on, I put it on, and it goes away."—Zoe

Why stop at your eyes when you can massage your whole head? This massager's well-rounded design combines strategically placed silicone claws, kneading nodes, and air chambers for easy tension relief around your eyes, temples, scalp, and neck. After connecting your device to its accompanying app, you can customize the tool's heat levels, pressure, kneading patterns, and duration for the perfect self-care treatment.

• Modes: Ocular area massage, forehead massage, temple massage, scalp massage, lower head massage
• Temperature settings: Warm (104°F)
• Battery life: 90 minutes
• Plays music?: Yes
• Connects to app?: Yes

Customer review: "It almost feels like real hands squeezing my head—in a good way."

Not all of the best eye massagers need to feature endless customization options. This simple, stainless steel face roller option from Pacifica makes it a breeze to target key points of tension around the eyes with a set of zinc alloy rollers that work in tandem. Plus, you can also use the tool to seamlessly contour your cheekbones and jawline. And for more efficient sculpting effects, try storing it in the freezer or fridge a few hours before use.

Customer review: "The rollers are a good size and angle for fitting around the jawline and between the eyes at the brow. I was expecting a flimsier handle, but it's a good weight and solid feel while you hold it."—Kelly

"Studies suggest that while heat and massage may offer temporary relief for dry eye disease, they are not as effective as targeted treatments like prescription therapies or in-office procedures," Lazar notes. "Those who spend long hours in front of screens can find relief from eye fatigue, while dry eye sufferers may benefit from heat therapy that helps improve tear quality. Eye massagers can also ease headaches and sinus congestion by promoting circulation and relaxation. In the beauty realm, they help temporarily reduce puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines by stimulating blood flow. Additionally, their calming effects can enhance sleep quality."

It's important to note that eye massagers are not recommended for individuals who have recently undergone eye surgery or suffer from certain eye conditions like glaucoma. For proper safety, the expert says it's always best to consult an eye doctor before using one of these devices.

Any style you choose should be lightweight and comfortable, with soft padding and an adjustable fit. When selecting the right eye massager for you, think about how you plan to use your device. While a whole-head massager may be great at fending off oncoming migraines at home, a travel-friendly eye mask will be far easier to use on the go.

When it comes to massage features, Lazar explains that "gentle air compression, vibration, or acupressure can reduce eye strain, puffiness, and that gritty, dry feeling." She advises looking for customizable intensity levels that allow an adjustment of settings to your preference.

She also recommends eye massagers with heat functions between 104 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, noting that warmth "can help soothe eye dryness and irritation while improving circulation around the eyes." However, she notes that those with ocular rosacea should skip heated massagers altogether and prioritize options with cooling features to help calm skin flare-ups.

"Incorporate the massager into your relaxation routine before bed or during screen breaks to reduce eye strain," Lazar suggests. "To maximize its benefits and prevent irritation, begin with clean skin. It’s also crucial to remove your contact lenses before using an eye massager to avoid irritation or corneal damage."

Make sure to start slowly and closely follow the directions for your specific device, she adds. "Adjust heat, vibration, and air pressure settings for comfort, beginning at a low intensity, and use for 10 to 15 minutes to relieve tension without overuse. Improper use, such as settings that are too intense or sessions that are too long, can cause discomfort or exacerbate symptoms."

• Inna Lazar, O.D., is the founding optometrist of Greenwich Eye Care in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is particularly knowledgeable and passionate about the intersection between beauty products and eye health.

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