Abstract: A shield for protecting the eye of a patient who is undergoing treatment of a facial area, such as the nose-bridge, forehead, temple, or an area immediately surrounding the eye. The shield has an outer shell of a formed semi-flexible or rigid metal foil that extends all the way to the edge of the shield, including an adhesive area of the shield that holds the shield around the eye of the patient. The foil layer is combined with one or more layers of polyester to avoid reflection of the light energy on the user or one or more layers of foam to provide for heat insulation, adhesion and patient comfort. The shield is formed at the contact portion to fit over the orbital area of the patient's eye.