Scope Health Launches Optase Heat Mask Pro
The reusable moist heat mask targets dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction, with a rated life of up to 365 uses.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Healthcare
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Scope Health has made the Optase Heat Mask Pro available for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction therapy. The mask uses Optase's Hydrobead technology to absorb moisture from the air and can also be cooled to help ease allergy symptoms and puffy eyes.
Why it matters
The product offers a reusable, at-home option for patients managing dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. Its design aims to soften meibomian gland oils and reduce tear evaporation, two factors tied to the condition.
The figures are manufacturer product specifications, with a rated life of up to 365 uses and warming times of 15 to 25 seconds in a microwave. The release does not include clinical trial results or independent efficacy data for the mask.
The players
Scope Health
Scope Health is the company that made the Optase Heat Mask Pro available for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction therapy.
The details
The mask is warmed in the microwave for 15 to 25 seconds, depending on power, then worn over closed eyes for 10 minutes for moist heat therapy. For cold therapy, it is placed in a sealable plastic bag in the freezer for 30 minutes and worn for 5 to 7 minutes; the cover is machine-washable bamboo and the strap is latex-free and Velcro-free.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Optase Heat Mask Pro became available, according to the Scope Health press release.
Industry Landscape
The mask applies Optase's Hydrobead moisture-absorbing technology to a reusable heat-therapy device for eye care. It extends the company's approach from its earlier products into a daily-use therapy tool for dry eye patients.
Patients with dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction can use the mask at home for daily moist or cold therapy, with a rated life of up to 365 uses. Warming takes 15 to 25 seconds in a microwave, and the mask can be used to help ease allergy symptoms and puffy eyes.
The takeaway
A reusable heat mask can serve as a simple daily routine for eye comfort, though patients should review its use with an eye care provider. The release reports product features rather than clinical outcomes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Healio.
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