A device such as a head band wearable on the head of a user and comprising light-reducing means 2, preferably an eye mask, for reducing the amount of external light reaching the eyes of the wearer. In one arrangement the light-reducing means, comprises portions 3 that are configured to be worn over the eyes of the wearer. The light-reducing means 2 may additionally comprise a nose bridge portion 16 which comprises an elastic material configured to stretch transversely across the width of the nose which further causes it to contract longitudinally. The device may additionally comprise a neck support portion 22 which is similarly formed from an elastic material that is configured to stretch transversely across the width of the neck whilst also contracting longitudinally. This allows the support 22 to more closely conform to the contours of the neck of the wearer. Sound attenuating means (17, Fig 6) such as ear cups may additionally or alternatively be provided.
