I know this has been discussed before, but I was watching season 8 today for the first time in months, probably years, and I didn't once see the point in the eye shield.
The Eye Shield was used as a "break" between the sets, they could show the Dungeoneer walking down a walkway, this would I assume give them the time in the studio to make a new set up.
I would assume they would have maybe 2 set's which they'd swap around to wherever the Dungeoneer would go, although really I think the pathways were set, regardless of which door they took.
As to answer your question, No, I think the eye-shield is/was a good device and should remain even in any upcoming remake (one can hope cant we? )