Question 63 · LEK · Injuries
A terrified patient came to the ER department after a chemical burn to his right eye with a clogged drain opener. Which of the following is a recommend procedure in the case of such a burning of the eye?
- A. prompt enucleation.
- B. examination of the eye and then conjunctiva rinsing.
- C. rinsing of the conjunctiva before eye examination.
- D. transplantation of the corneal limbus in the urgent mode.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
In chemical eye injuries time is more important than a complete assessment — decide what must not be delayed.
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