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Well, these are some strange-looking contact lenses, right? Wrong. They’re actually called eye caps, and they have a slightly disturbing function. Eye caps are the handy supplies that morticians use to keep the eyes of the deceased closed. These caps have adhesive and keep the eyes closed to create a restful appearance. 

It’s weird to think about, but it’s a job that someone has to do. Using these eye caps is a much better alternative to keeping the deceased person’s eyes open. Seeing a loved one with open eyes after death can be extremely disturbing and traumatizing for some people. Morticians use a variety of tools to ensure family members can put their loved ones to rest without added stress and trauma.