Steam eye masks are better for dry eyes, but hot towels can also be used to assist with hot compresses, both of which have similar effects and are designed to promote the recovery of the lid gland function. There are two main types of dry eye syndrome: insufficient tear production and poor tear quality, with poor tear quality being the most common. The main cause of poor tear quality is poor function of the lid gland, and the main way to promote recovery of lid gland function is through the use of eye drops and hot compresses. Usually hot compresses can be applied with steam eye masks or hot towels, usually around 40°C or slightly higher, for 5-10 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day, to relieve the function of the lid gland. This kind of hot compress is certainly better to use steam eye mask, if it is not convenient to use steam eye mask, use hot towel hot compress, also can achieve the purpose.