What preventive advice is given to patients after a corneal foreign body removal?

• A. Wear safety glasses when working with metal
• B. Use sunscreen everyday
• C. Avoid all metal entirely
• D. Wear a hat outdoors

Answer: (A)

Protecting the eye with safety eyewear during activities that generate flying debris, especially metal, is the preventive guidance after corneal foreign body removal. Safety glasses or goggles create a barrier that reduces the chance of another metal particle reaching the cornea during work like grinding, drilling, or chiseling, which are common sources of repeat injuries.

Sunscreen, avoiding all metal, or wearing a hat outdoors don’t address the risk of ocular trauma from debris. Sunscreen protects skin, avoiding metal entirely is impractical, and a hat outdoors doesn’t shield the eye from flying particles.