This thread is really interesting as I too wear the monthly disposeables and it was only because I've just bought "The Complete Nail Technician" by Marian Newman and on page 55 it says in a little tip box to the side "
Always change your contact lenses for glasses before you start to treat a client". Apparently, as mentioned, it is the vapours from the nail products that can be absorbed and damage your eyes.
I'm assuming this isn't really relevent to clients as they are only in the chair for a short time? I've never been asked if I wear contact lenses when I've had my nails done.
I have worn my lenses for about 18 years and have just signed up with Vision Express as I hated my previous optician (but we won't go into that, lol) they have given me ones that have a higher water content as I suffer now from dryers eyes. Whether that's through contact lens use over the years or just cos I'm getting on a bit now, I don't know, lol! Anyway, had the same thoughts as Nicky's Nails regarding the training. What I thought I would do is wear my lenses there (as I have to drive from Portsmouth to Salisbury and theres no way my glasses would get me there because as Nicky, I have an old pair that I put on at night and are a weaker prescription) but just take my lens pot and take them out when I get there, wear my glasses for the day and put them in again to drive home. Not a pallava (unless you drop a lens!!
) Once I've done the course, I'm intending to go mobile part-time after my regular work is done for the day, so all I would do is ask the client if I can use their bathroom and take them out in there or in the car before I go in. Sounds like a lot of hassle, but the information regarding laser treatment in previous posts has been of real interest so have bookmarked them to read a bit later. That's something I too have been considering for years but never had the money or conviction, or I suppose if I'm honest the need to have it done, but if it's a choice, I'd rather not have to fumble for my specs every morning or try to find the contact that's fallen on the bathroom floor amongst the washing ever again!
Nicky, don't see it as a stumbling block, see it as a challange that you have to find a solution for and it seems like you are working hard towards your goals. Hard work makes luck, so don't give up!
Sara Satchell - did you get your surgery?
Sarah. x