In what case should you cover the client’s eyes during a treatment?

Covering the client’s eyes during a dermal light treatment is important due to the potential for harmful exposure to bright light and ultraviolet rays that can cause damage to the eyes. Dermal light treatments, such as LED therapy or other light-based technologies, often involve high-intensity lights that can be too intense for the sensitive tissues of the eyes. Therefore, protective coverings are used to shield the eyes and prevent any possible adverse effects, allowing for a safer and more effective treatment experience.

In contrast, during mask application and extractions, the eyes do not require the same level of protection, as these procedures typically do not involve exposure to any hazardous light sources. While performing steam treatments, the eyes may also not need direct coverage as the focus is on the benefits of steam for the skin rather than light exposure. Hence, covering the eyes is most critical in the context of light therapies.