Abstract: An eye shield device protects one or both eyes of an individual during medical treatment, or while the individual is comatose, semi-comatose, or under anesthesia. The eye shield includes at least one soft, pliable air-filled cushion member of thin plastic material, sized and shaped to fit within the cavity formed by the orbital bone structure around the eye. During use, the cushion member is placed upon the closed eye and is secured in place by the eye shield support removably affixed to the head of the individual. The cushion member or eye pillow is formed with a pleated side edge for expansion of the air in a "bellows" effect at the periphery to redistribute pressure on the eye to the perimeter and reduce direct pressure on the eye globe. The cushion member is also formed with a central cavity on the side placed upon the closed eye to accommodate the curvature of the eye ball.