SteamHeat Ultra™
Treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Dry eye is clogged oil glands. SteamHeat Ultra melts them open with sustained moist warm steam so your eyes make their own moisture again.
- Steady, soothing moist warm steam that melts the clog and calms the burn
- 8 minutes that slip right into your evening routine
- So comfortable you actually look forward to using it
- Easy to clean and even easier to use
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"After years of cycling through drops and warm compresses that never lasted, this is honestly the first thing that's actually stuck. I'm not reaching for the bottle every hour anymore, and reading at night finally feels comfortable again."
What's in the box
- Heliamo SteamHeat Ultra: the cordless moist warm steam device with Bluetooth audio, adjustable band, soft silicone cushion, treats both eyes at once
- USB C charging cable
- Water filling bottle (10ml): for filling the reservoir with clean water, no special solution to buy, ever
- Cleaning brush: for keeping the water tank fresh with zero effort
- 10 absorbent sponges: placed under the mist outlets to catch any excess moisture so your session stays comfortable
- User manual + quick start guide
The moment your order is confirmed, we also email you digital copies of the operation manual and your free 30 Day MGD Support Routine so you can start reading before the box even lands.
Benefits
Perfect for:
What SteamHeat Ultra does:
- Melts the clogged oil behind dry eye (the real cause, not just the surface)
- Holds moist warm steam at ~40°C for the full session (a washcloth cools in about 2 minutes)
- Helps your own oil glands flow again so tears stop evaporating in seconds
- Works with your body's own tear system, not against it
- Eases burning, grit and redness at the source
- Cuts your reliance on drops throughout the day
- 3 modes to match how your eyes feel: continuous warm mist, interval warm mist, or cool mist for soothing relief
- Just 8 minutes a day: comfortable, cordless, no microwave, no prescription
- Play your favourite music or a podcast through the built in Bluetooth speakers while you relax
Fit & hygiene
Fit and why it matters
- A snug, contoured seal that holds the warm moist steam right where your oil glands are. A loose mask lets the warmth escape before it reaches your eyes, the number one reason cheap masks and washcloths feel like they "don't work"
- Adjustable elastic band dials the fit to your face: snug enough to seal, comfortable enough to wear the whole session
- Both eyes treated at once, hands free, lying back
Materials
- Soft silicone cushion that detaches for easy washing, gentle on the delicate skin around your eyes
- No drugs, drops or preservatives. Nothing touches your eyes but clean, warm moist steam
Hygiene, easy in seconds
- Pop off the silicone cushion and rinse it with water or mild soap. Let it dry, click it back on. That's it
- Empty the water tank after each session and wipe the device with a soft dry cloth
- Use the included cleaning brush to keep the tank fresh
- If mist output drops over time, a quick rinse with a little white vinegar brings it right back
- The device is not waterproof so never submerge it, just wipe
Comfortable by design
- Steady ~40°C (104°F) moist warm steam that holds the therapeutic window without ever running too hot
- Built in overheat protection: the device automatically pauses and restarts after cooling, so you never have to worry
- Shuts off automatically after each session: nothing to watch, nothing to remember
- Absorbent sponges included to catch any extra moisture so your face stays dry and comfortable
How to use
- Fill: open the water tank lid and add mineral water or filtered tap water with the included filling bottle. You can also add a water based eye lubricant if you prefer.
- Power on: press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The device starts in continuous warm mist mode with Bluetooth audio ready to connect.
- Choose your mode: short press to cycle through 3 modes:
- Mode 1: continuous warm mist (~40°C / 104°F, 8 minutes)
- Mode 2: interval warm mist (~40°C / 104°F, 8 minutes)
- Mode 3: cool mist (room temperature, 10 minutes) for soothing relief without heat
- Place the sponges: tuck the absorbent sponges under the mist outlets for a comfortable, dry session.
- Wear and relax: put the device on, adjust the band for a snug comfortable seal, and close your eyes. Play music through Bluetooth if you like. It shuts off on its own when the session is done.
Once a day, morning or evening. Cordless, USB C rechargeable, with a detachable silicone cushion. No drugs, no drops, no prescription, no preservatives. Double press the power button to switch between voice mode and silent mode.
Shipping & delivery
- Free worldwide shipping on all orders
- Processing time: 1 to 3 business days
- Delivery time: most orders arrive within 5 to 7 business days after dispatch
Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number to follow your delivery in real time.
Need help? Our support team is always here at support@heliamo.com.
Heliamo SteamHeat Ultra
🔬 The science
Why warm steam works on dry eye — and the research behind every claim.
86% of dry-eye patients showed signs of blocked oil glands — not just a lack of tears. A clinic study scored both eyes of nearly 300 people and found the gland problem far outweighed simple tear shortage. That's why drops, which only add water, never reach the real cause.
That hardened oil only melts above 40°C — and a washcloth drops below it within 2–3 minutes. To unclog the glands, the eyelid has to be held warm, not warmed for a moment. That's the exact gap a washcloth, a microwave mask, or a quick rinse can't close.
Blackie et al., Optometry & Vision Science (2008); Bitton et al., CLAE (2016)
A 2025 meta-analysis found warming devices beat a warm towel for tear-film stability. Pooling multiple controlled trials, devices that hold steady heat improved tear stability and symptoms significantly more than a towel that cools off. Steady heat — not a quick burst of it — is what moves the needle.
Systematic review & meta-analysis, Contact Lens & Anterior Eye (2025)
In a clinical study, dry-eye symptoms dropped significantly after 21 days. Patients used a warm moist-heat device twice a day for three weeks. Relief builds with consistency — which is why the daily routine, not a one-off, is what works.
The real problem
It's not dryness. It's a clog.
You know the feeling. Burning by mid-afternoon. A gritty, sandy ache under your lids. Drops that work for an hour, then quit.
Here's what's really going on: tiny glands in your eyelids make the oil that keeps your tears from drying up. When those glands clog, your tears vanish in seconds. Drops just add water on top. They never reach the clog. So the dryness keeps coming back.
The fix
Warm steam melts the clog.
The hardened oil only melts with real warmth, held steady long enough to do the job. A washcloth goes cold in two minutes. That's why it never worked.
SteamHeat Pro holds warm, moist steam at 40-42°C right where the clog is, for the full session. The heat softens the oil so it flows again. The moisture soothes your eyes. Both at once, hands-free.
The relief
Relief that lasts.
When the oil flows again, your tears stay where they belong. The burning eases, the grit clears, and your eyes feel calm instead of raw.
You reach for drops less and less, and your eyes stop stealing your attention by mid-afternoon. It feels like your eyes are yours again.
How to Use
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Fill
Fill the reservoir with clean water. No special refills to buy.
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Set
Power on and give it 10 to 15 seconds to reach a regulated 42°C.
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Steam
Settle over closed eyes, seal the fit, and relax for the full 12 minutes. It holds 42°C and shuts off on its own.
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Repeat
Use once daily, ideally in the evening, to keep your glands clear and your oil flowing.
Is this for me?
Built for chronic dry eye — not for every eye. A quick gut-check.
Best for:
Dry, irritated eyes
- Itching
- Watery, tearing eyes
- Redness
- Gritty, worst on waking
- Burning & stinging
- Afternoon screen crash
- Eyes that look and feel tired
- Contact-lens dryness
- MGD / blepharitis
- Evaporative dry eye
- Post-LASIK dryness
- Perimenopausal dryness
Not for:
See your doctor first
- Active eye infection
- Recent eye surgery
- Sudden vision change
- Undiagnosed eye pain
What 9,000+ verified customers are saying
Real relief, no hype.
By late afternoon I couldn´t feel my eyes. I have been trying Heliamo for over a month and the gritty, burning feeling is gone after, and I've stopped reaching for drops every hour.
After years of trying every mask and drop for dry eye, this is the first that holds the heat long enough to make a real difference. My eyes finally feel calm.
Ten hours a day on screens left my eyes tired and dry. I doubted a mask would help, but the steady steam genuinely resets them.
SteamHeat Pro compared to other solutions
A long-term approach — not a temporary patch.
SteamHeat Pro
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered.
Here are honest answers to the questions our customers ask most, without the fluff.
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A washcloth feels good for a minute, then quits on you. To melt the hardened oil clogging your glands, the heat has to stay above roughly 40°C, and a warm washcloth drops below that in 2-3 minutes. SteamHeat Pro holds a steady 40-42°C of moist steam for the full 12-minute session, every session.
You did not fail warm compresses. The washcloth cooled before your glands could open.
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No, and the difference is the part most people never hear. Most USB masks give you dry heat, which actually pulls moisture off the surface of your eye while you wear it. That is why some people feel relief during a session and more dryness half an hour later.
SteamHeat Pro gives you moist steam, so it hydrates the surface at the same time it warms the oil. Heat and moisture together, held at a steady temperature the cheap masks cannot reach.
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Because most dry eye is not a water problem. It is an oil problem. Around 86% of chronic dry eye involves the oil glands in your eyelids. When those glands clog, your tears evaporate seconds after every blink, and that is the burning and the grit.
Drops add water for an hour, but they physically cannot unclog an oil gland. SteamHeat Pro is built to work on the cause, so over time most people find they reach for drops far less often.
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Most people notice their eyes feel calmer and less gritty within the first few sessions. A visible drop in burning usually lands around 7-14 days of daily use, and a more meaningful change in symptom severity around 21-30 days, as the deeper blocked glands begin to flow again.
Consistency is the whole game. Once a day, every day. Results vary from person to person.
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No. SteamHeat Pro warms the mist to a fixed 40-42°C, which is warm-bath warm, never hot. It reaches temperature in 5-15 seconds, and the program holds it there for the whole session, so it cannot overheat or run hot.
There is also a built-in 12-minute auto shut-off, so it switches itself off at the end of every session.
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This is the question that matters most, because it is the exact thing that makes most eye masks useless. If a mask sits too wide or too flat, the warmth lands on your skin and never reaches the lid margin where your oil glands actually are.
SteamHeat Pro is built with a contoured, sealed fit and an adjustable strap, so you can tighten it to your own face and keep the steam sealed against your lids, whether your face is narrower or wider. The warmth reaches the glands instead of leaking out the sides.
And if the seal is not right for your face, you have 60 days to send it back at no cost, so the fit is never your risk to carry.
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Two reasons, and they are the two reasons most masks fail. First, temperature. Nearly everything you have tried cooled below the melt point within a couple of minutes, so the oil never actually liquefied. SteamHeat Pro holds the temperature for the full session.
Second, fit. If the heat does not reach your lid margin, it cannot do anything, which is why the sealed, contoured fit matters as much as the heat itself.
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Yes. Drops add surface moisture. SteamHeat Pro works on the oil layer underneath that keeps your tear film from evaporating in the first place. They are not in conflict.
If your doctor has you on prescription drops, keep using them exactly as instructed. This works alongside any drop routine and is not a replacement for medical treatment. Drops go in your eyes, not in the device.
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Yes. Daily use is exactly how it is meant to be used, the same way any part of your body benefits from a consistent care routine. The temperature is regulated and capped, and the 12-minute auto shut-off is built in.
We would suggest checking with a professional first if you have an active eye infection, recent eye surgery, severe undiagnosed eye pain, or a fever.
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Twelve minutes, once a day. It warms up in 5-15 seconds, so there is no waiting and no reheating. Most people fold it into a routine they already have, like winding down before bed, having a morning coffee, or taking a screen break.
It is hands-free and cordless, so you can sit back while it works.
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Just plain water, straight from the tap. The ultrasonic atomizer turns it into a fine mist, and that mist is warmed as it passes through the heating element, so what reaches your eyes is clean, warm steam. There is no proprietary cartridge, no special solution, and nothing to reorder, ever. Fill it, run your session, done.
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SteamHeat Pro is cordless and recharges over USB-C, so you can run multiple sessions per charge and top it up with any standard USB-C adapter or laptop port.
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You have 60 days from delivery to try it. If you do not see a meaningful change in comfort, send it back for a full refund, no forms and no hassle, and we cover the return shipping with a prepaid label.
We would rather you try it and decide for yourself than spend another year wondering whether anything would have helped.
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Compare it to what dry eye already costs you. Artificial tears run roughly $600 to $2,400 a year. Prescription drops like Restasis can run hundreds a month. A single in-clinic LipiFlow session is $700 to $1,500 and usually is not covered.
SteamHeat Pro is a one-time $79.99, used daily, with no refills or subscription. Most people make the cost back in saved drops within a month or two.