A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department After an Accident

A patient comes into the emergency department after an accident at work.A machine blew dust into his eyes and he was not wearing safety glasses.The nurse examines his corneas by shining a light from the side across the cornea.What findings would suggest that he has suffered a corneal abrasion?

A) Smooth and clear corneas
B) Opacity of the lens behind the cornea
C) Bleeding from the areas across the cornea
D) A shattered look to the light rays reflecting off the cornea

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