What emergency method can be used to remove GPs?

• A. Place head in bowl of water and open your eyes - lens will dislodge
• B. Twist the lens with a finger
• C. Berate the patient
• D. Rinse with cold water repeatedly

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is using a quick, simple self-help maneuver to loosen a stuck gas-permeable lens by leveraging tearing and eye movement. Immersing the head in water and opening the eyes increases lubricating tears and encourages the eye to blink and move, which can help the lens loosen from the cornea or under the lid and come out more easily. This minimal, non-invasive approach can be useful in an urgent situation to free the lens without tight manipulation.

Twenty fingers and gentle handling are important in practice, and if the lens does not readily come out, or if there’s pain, redness, or vision loss, seek professional care. The other options don’t provide a passive, tear-assisted way to free the lens: twisting the lens with a finger risks scratching or tearing the cornea; berating the patient achieves nothing and can worsen distress; rinsing with cold water repeatedly doesn’t reliably aid removal and can be uncomfortable or unsafe.