Electric Heated eye Pads for dry eyes

[Dottymac]

Does anyone know if Electric Heated Eye Pads for dry eyes are allowed on board? I use these every day to manage my condition. Thank you. 

[1025cruise]

Generally, no.

[Dottymac]

So if I tried to board with them would they be taken off me?

[markeb]

Is this the small USB powered version?

[Dottymac]

Yes.

I use it to manage a medical condition.

I can't believe they let me take my hair straighteners on but not these. 

[markeb]

The wording seems straightforward until you look at something like that which is specifically designed to not actually get hot, just warm. They may take it and give it back at the end. The wording for prohibited items is:

 

***Items that generate heat or produce an open flame. This includes heating pads, clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. NOTE: The only exception to this policy are curling irons and hair straighteners.

[Dottymac]

Thanks Markb. Yes I saw that wording which is what made me ask to clarify if anyone had exprienced an exception to it.

 

I will take it in my hand luggage and see what they say. It generates very low heat and only for the 10 minutes it is in use.

 

Thank you for replying. 

[markeb]

Good news is the water in the sinks is EXTREMELY warm if you have to go the wet wash cloth method...

[Dottymac]

Thank you for your optimistic solution 😄 Yes i will have to revert to "old school" if necessary. Shame as these things are brilliant and maintain the same low level temperature for the duration with great results.

[markeb]

You're the first person I've heard of who's used one. May have to break down and order one from Amazon...

[Dottymac]

Go for it. My husband reluctantly got one too after too many infections caused by dry eye. He has surprised himself and finds it very relaxing as well.

[Ellis1138]

Why leave it to chance? Contact Celebrity's medical/special needs department and ask if you can bring it.

[Noworkforme23]

I use one nightly as well. I have severe dry eye syndrome.  Mine is cordless and you heat it up via usb charger. I am going to bring mine in my carry on luggage on December 7 on the Apex. I will let you know if it is taken away.  Mine also turns off in 15 minutes. LOVE it,

[jelayne]

Do they have an auto shut off after a set time? 

DH had  a medical condition that required heat.  I contacted special need and they gave me guidance on what we could bring and board and what would  be needed to be provided.  Original packaging was one thing I recall.

[jwlane]

Keep it in your carryon, tell them it's a charging device if queried.

[spammie]

Put it in your carry-on along with a note from your doctor.

[phillygirl2400]

I use cornea care Rest. They are individually packed self-heating eye masks. They are much better for travel than plug-in masks. 

[sdnich]

I have had issues with dry eyes for years and have never heard of this. I bring along a few packs of individual lubricant drops.But will definitely try this out. I am leaving tomorrow for Vancouver to get on Solstice Sunday so not enough time to order from Amazon . Is this something I  can buy in a drugstore??

[phillygirl2400]

Don’t know. I’ve only bought from Amazon and Cornea Care.  
 

[Noworkforme23]

On 9/17/2024 at 7:58 PM, jelayne said:

Do they have an auto shut off after a set time? 

DH had  a medical condition that required heat.  I contacted special need and they gave me guidance on what we could bring and board and what would  be needed to be provided.  Original packaging was one thing I recall.

Amazon. Telepepe cordless heated eye mask. It has 3 heat setting, usb charging and it shuts off after 15 minutes.  LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. I am on the computer all day and have dry eye syndrome and multiple dry patches on my eyes. I can’t wear contacts at all. 

 

[dreamer321]

Fill out the Guest Special Needs Form and send to special_needs@celebrity.com. Get the equipment pre-approved then there shouldn't be a problem bringing it on board.

Edited September 21 by dreamer321

[Trevor Fountain]

On 9/18/2024 at 11:49 AM, jwlane said:

Keep it in your carryon, tell them it's a charging device if queried.

Yeah, because they're all fools who won't have a clue. I'll bring a hotplate and tell them it's a prayer mat.

Don't lie. Explain what it is, and if it's deemed safe to use on board then I'm sure you'll be fine.

Edited September 21 by Trevor Fountain
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[twins_to_alaska]

On 9/20/2024 at 9:17 PM, Noworkforme23 said:

Amazon. Telepepe cordless heated eye mask. It has 3 heat setting, usb charging and it shuts off after 15 minutes.  LOVE LOVE LOVE mine.

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I bought it right away. I daily use the TheraPearl eye mask that I microwave at home and bring a small rubbermaid and warm in 'tea' hot water when I cruise but it doesn't get as hot or stay as warm as long as microwaving. I took this one out of its fabric casing and it worked great! I just use under my eyes to warm up the glands to make the oil flow and not on my eyes. I did the first half on high and then went down to medium for the second half of my 8.5 minute morning eye session.

[Dottymac]

Thank you for all of your replies and suggestions. I did not have time to fill a Guest Needs form as I was sailing the following day. In the end I detached the USB cable from my eyepad and my husband took that in his hand luggage with his other chargers and cables. I kept my eyepad in my hand luggage. It was all checked at security and no questions asked.

[sdnich]

I am going to order a few of the suggestions here ! I just got off a 9 day cruise with just lubricant drops and lumify to help for redness . My eyes were so dry,red and painful by day 2 !! I have been on 15 cruises now and love cruising but has made me rethink my travel decisions!! I will try some of these suggestions because my eyes are dry at home but so much worse flying and cruising .Thanks