A 6 year old child was hit in his left eye by a toy. He is rubbing at his eye, which is watering profusely. There is a small abrasion at the corner of this eye. He is mildly photophobic, but his pupils are equal,symmetric,and reactive to light & accomodation. His vision is normal .
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
a) Perform a fluorescein dye stain of the cornea to determine if there is a corneal abrasion.
b) Refer him immediately to an ophthalmologist.
c) Irrigate the eye with sterile normal saline.
d) Discharge him to home with antibiotic eye ointment.
e) Apply a patch to the eye and follow up in a week.
