When rinsing the eye, how should the rinse water be applied?

When rinsing the eye, how should the rinse water be applied?

• A. Drip across eye
• B. Pour into eye
• C. Splash around eye
• D. Wipe around eye

Answer: (A)

When rinsing the eye, use a gentle stream of clean water that flows across the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner while you keep the eyelids held open. This direction washes contaminants off the surface without pushing them deeper into the eye or splashing around, which can irritate tissues. Avoid pouring water directly into the eye, splashing around, or wiping the eye. Rinse for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation or vision changes persist.

When rinsing the eye, use a gentle stream of clean water that flows across the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner while you keep the eyelids held open. This direction washes contaminants off the surface without pushing them deeper into the eye or splashing around, which can irritate tissues. Avoid pouring water directly into the eye, splashing around, or wiping the eye. Rinse for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation or vision changes persist.