Which of the following is a contraindication to eye treatments?

• A. Styes, conjunctivitis, recent eye surgery or injury
• B. Eyelash extensions
• C. Dark circles
• D. Frequent blinking

Answer: (A)

When considering contraindications for eye treatments, anything that increases risk of infection, injury, or delayed healing is ruled out. Styes and conjunctivitis are active infections of the eye or its surrounding tissues, and treating someone with an eye service at that time could spread the infection to the clinician or other clients and worsen the condition. Likewise, having had recent eye surgery or a recent eye injury means the eye is still healing, and a treatment could disrupt healing, cause pain, or lead to complications. So these conditions make performing eye treatments unsafe at that moment.

Eyelash extensions themselves aren’t a medical contraindication to eye treatments; they’re a cosmetic service that may require extra care if there’s sensitivity or irritation, but they don’t by themselves disqualify a treatment. Dark circles are cosmetic concerns and do not prevent safe treatment. Frequent blinking is a normal eye function and, by itself, does not stop a treatment from being performed, though it can indicate irritation or dryness that you’d note and adjust for during the session.