Since we all have to wear face masks in shops and on public transport, it is worth getting a mask that is not too close to the eyes and fits well around the nose and face, so your

An example of the type of mask to avoid where possible.

vision is obscured as little as possible.

The white disposable ones are a disaster for this!  All lower vision is hidden by the mask.

We need to see and when the brain can’t see well, it gets very unhappy, slowing us down and increasing anxiety levels – the last thing we all need right now.

Vision is the prime sense and we disregard it at out peril.  So when doing a bit of mask shopping, peer at the mask most carefully.  Annoyingly, I can’t upload a pic of a good example!  If you google Adidas sports face mask, that is a good example of a nice flat fitting one that does not obscure vision.  I think it looks a bit rude, but fortunately there are many other makes of masks available.

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