(2)
Pull the patient's upper lid up (see figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2. Upper eyelid pulled up
(a) Tell the patient to look down.
(b) Tell the patient to look to one side.
(c)
Tell the patient to look to the other side.
(d)
Look for foreign particles.
WARNING
If there are any indications of damage to the eyeball or an
object sticking to the eyeball, seek medical aid
immediately.
b. Second Method.
(1) Tell the patient to look down horizontally along the center of the outer
surface of the upper lid.
(2) Place a cotton-tipped applicator horizontally along center of the outer
surface of the upper lid.
(3)
Pull the lid forward and upward, rolling or folding it over the applicator.
(4)
Look for foreign body or damage to eyeball while folding the lid over the
applicator.
(a) Bandage eye and transport to the nearest medical treatment facility
(MTF), if the foreign body is not exposed.
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