It is vitally important that therapists understand the basic anatomy of the eye before they begin work. The eye is an exceptionally delicate area and therapists must exercise extreme caution when using strong adhesives and sharp tweezers anywhere around the area.

How the eye works:

Light enters the eye through the cornea, passing through the aqueous fluid and into the pupil. The muscles in the iris constrict or relax causing the pupil to change size as it adjusts to the amount of light entering the eye. Light rays are then focused through the lens and pass through a clear jelly like substance called the vitreous, which gives form and shape to light. When light rays land on the retina they form an image, the retina converts that image into electrical impulses, which travel along the optical nerves and into the brain, where it is interpreted as an image.

Clients have an enormous amount of trust in any therapist working around the eye area and the utmost care and diligence must be observed when performing treatments.

It is therefore essential that the best practice and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.