II. Exam
- See Eye Trauma
- Confirm that no Globe Rupture has occurred
- Evert the Eyelids to check for a Retained Foreign Body
- Use magnification (a small speck can cause significant pain)
III. Prevention
- See Eye Protection
Aka: Eye Foreign Body, Foreign Body Involving the Eye
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