Removal of Foreign Body (Eye)

  • Gloves
  • Fluorescein stain
  • Ophthalmic anesthetic drops (e.g., tetracaine)
  • Ophthalmoscope
  • Slit lamp or loupes
  • Cotton-tipped applicator
  • Sterile saline with plastic syringe
  • Sterile 25-27 gauge needle placed onto a 3mL syringe (or insulin needle/syringe)

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