During a dermal light treatment, which safety measure should be taken?

Covering the client’s eyes during a dermal light treatment is a crucial safety measure because the eyes are particularly sensitive to bright lights and potential damage from certain wavelengths of light. Protecting the eyes helps prevent any adverse effects such as discomfort or injury from UV or intense visible light exposure during the treatment.

This practice ensures that the client remains comfortable and safe while still receiving the benefits of the light therapy. Providing eye protection can involve using specialized goggles or shields designed for this purpose, which effectively filter out harmful light.

Other choices may seem important, but they don't focus directly on protecting the sensitive areas affected by light exposure. Lowering light intensity or applying a cooling gel might improve comfort or efficacy in some contexts, but they do not specifically address the need to protect the eyes during the treatment. Adjusting the chair height, while important for client comfort and practitioner ergonomics, does not impact safety in the context of light exposure. Thus, ensuring eye protection takes precedence as the most critical safety measure during dermal light treatments.