Question

A 22-year-old man had a strong acid chemical splashed into both of his eyes. he is conscious and alert, is experiencing intense pain, and states that he is wearing contact lenses. treatment should include:

Answer 1

The treatment should include removing the contact lenses and begin irrigating the eyes by introducing the flushing fluid at the inner corner of the eye close to the nose and allowing it to run across the eye to the outer edge. The flushing fluid washes the eye and helps to relieve irritation, discomfort, burning and itching by removing the strong acid chemical.