What mask with glasses?

GLC · Post by **GLC** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:39 am

Hi, everyone, first I want to thank all of you for helping a new person to understand better all the wonderment of sleep apnea. So I have another question seaking your opinions. I currently use the Ultra Mirage FF Mask. I sometimes like to fall asleep watching tv. I wear glasses, so I was wondering what would be a second mask I could try that would allow me to wear my glasses and fall asleep with the mask on. Thanks again for all your help. GLC

Pad A Cheek · Post by **Pad A Cheek** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:07 am

Hi,
I have tried the Swift and although I would say it is not a nasal mask, but a nasal pillows interface, and I could wear my glasses quite well using the Swift. Although I would want to take my glasses off before falling asleep, just my personal preference , mind you ......
Good luck with your treatment and I hope you find just the right solution. There is plenty of great advice available here on this forum.

Karen

Aswab · Post by **Aswab** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:58 am

This, as much as anything, has been my determining factor in which masks to consider. Without easy access to my glasses I feel very, very anxious (I even hold them in my hand at the barber and dentist).

The Swift has been very effective for me, after much fussing and then finally relaxing, and it is easy for me to wear my glasses with it and to take them off and put them back on.

I also bought the Mirage Vista for that reason but have used it very little, not because of problems with glasses, or particularly the mask, but because the Swift has been so good for me.

This is supposed to be one of the selling points of the Headrest but it seems, to me, like you would have to remove the interface somehow to get glasses on and off.

Nasalaire looks like it should work but I can't say yea nor nay.

David

tomjax · Post by **tomjax** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:08 am

I wear glasses while reading and the breeze is perfect for this.
It does not interfere in any way and the glasses may be put on or taken off without problem with the breeze in place.

I also talk on phone and can sip coffee etc without removing it.
But, then, I am a tad lazy.

I rarely take my breeze off for anything in bed.

Like I said, a tad lazy.

yardbird · Post by **yardbird** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:49 pm

Another vote for the Swift. I wear glasses. I like to watch the news before going to sleep. KNOWING that I sometimes fall asleep WHILE watching the news, I wanted an interface that would allow me to peel off my glasses after turning off the TV. I also simply don't like anything running up between my eyes. The Swift fit teh bill very well. And now that I've had it a while (like... 3 or 4 months now I think) I find I can sleep on either side AND I can sleep on my stomach as well.

So... I guess you can tell I like it. OH... when I first got it I figured I was a Medium for teh pillows. I had a ittle trouble with soreness right inside my nares. I switched to the Large pillows and VOILA! ... very comfy. I think it's because they DON'T go into my nares. THey rest against them which is, I believe, how they're supposed to work.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:51 pm

ResMed's Vista and Respironics' Comfort Curve both have nothing in front of the eyes, so they look like good choices. However, I found both of those to be extremely leaky...the Vista springing constant little leaks up toward the eyes and the Comfort Curve leaking badly any time I turned on either side, plus being very uncomfortable to wear with those vise-like cheek slabs.

Add my vote for ResMed's Swift nasal pillows as the best interface to use with glasses. Suits a great many people well for sleeping, too.

Aswab · Post by **Aswab** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:29 pm

I second rested gal's comment about the Vista. I hesitated in my prior post but that has been my limited experience with the Vista. Tight enough to not leak meant too tight for comfort.

David

Bella · Post by **Bella** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:25 am

I can't even read the alarm clock without my glasses, let alone a book! I tend to read before I sleep, and have been known to fall asleep that way. The Comfort Curve didn't sit right on my cheekbones and leaked. (I really wanted that one. )

rvbcave · Post by **rvbcave** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:12 am

I also favor the Swift for TV watching and a read before bed. Buy Karen's pads for it. I never had a problem feeling uncomfortable with it but the pads make it soooo much more comfortable. I have about 8 different masks and use the swift most of the time.

My best to everyone!

Robby

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:49 pm

I have tried about a dozen masks and the one that works for me and I can also read which I love to do before going to sleep is the Nasal Aire ll. I know it is different for everyone, but this works the best for me.

3isles · Post by **3isles** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:29 pm

Sleepnet's IQ mask when its used as a 2 strap mask is ok for glasses. Works pretty good for me at 13.
Cathy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:05 am

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I ordered the Swift yesterday should have today. I will let you know how it works for me. GLC

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