Question 240 · LEK · Injuries
In the case of eyeball dislocation, you should, as first aid measure:
- A. instil an antibiotic to the affected eye.
- B. instil an anaesthetic to the affected eye.
- C. try to reduce the eyeball through the eyelid.
- D. try to reduce the eyeball directly.
- E. do not attempt any medical actions.
Hint
Consider the risk of manipulating a displaced globe outside specialist care and what a first aider can safely do.
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