Young Blonde Girl With A Blindfold Sleep Mask

• As a sleep mask: They block out light when sleeping, especially during air travel, or for those who sleep during the day. It is believed that shutting out light allows the user to achieve a deeper level of sleep. They can also provide relief from claustrophobia for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patients. Glaucoma patients should avoid using these.
• In children's games, such as Pin the Tail on the Donkey and when hitting a piñata.
• During both martial arts and weight lifting to encourage reliance on other senses, such as touch or hearing.
• As a sensory deprivation tool in meditation (to focus attention on oneself rather than outside imagery).