What is the proper practice when using eye pillows or towels during eye treatments?

• A. Reuse towels from previous clients; apply heavy pressure on eyes.
• B. Use clean eye pillows or towels; ensure moderate cooling or warmth as appropriate; place gently over closed eyes without applying pressure on the eyeballs; maintain hygiene with fresh linens.
• C. Use clean eye pillows or towels; ensure moderate cooling or warmth as appropriate; place gently over closed eyes with light pressure on the eyeballs; reuse linens.
• D. Use clean eye pillows or towels; ensure moderate cooling or warmth as appropriate; place gently over closed eyes without applying pressure on the eyeballs; maintain hygiene with fresh linens.

Answer: (D)

Hygiene and safe handling during eye treatments prioritizes infection control and comfort for the client. The best practice is to use clean eye pillows or towels for each client, ensure the temperature is appropriate and comfortable (cooling or warmth as needed), place the cloth gently over the closed eyes without applying pressure on the eyeballs, and use fresh linens to prevent cross-contamination. This combination protects the delicate eye area, reduces risk of infection, and avoids any discomfort or injury from pressure or dirty linens. Reusing towels or linens from others, or applying heavy pressure, compromises safety and hygiene, which is why those options are not appropriate.