10-Question Multiple Choice Quiz: Super Glue in the Eye

1. What is the first thing a patient should avoid doing if their eyelids are glued shut?

A. Rinsing gently with water or saline

B. Forcing the eyelids open

C. Seeking urgent eye care

D. Covering the eye lightly

2. What is the main ingredient in most super glues that causes rapid bonding around the eye?

A. Hydrogen peroxide

B. Cyanoacrylate

C. Salicylic acid

D. Sodium chloride

3. Which product should NOT be used around the eye to dissolve super glue?

A. Sterile ophthalmic ointment

B. Preservative-free lubricating ointment

C. Acetone or nail polish remover

D. Warm compresses

4. What is the preferred lubricant an optometrist may use near the eye to help loosen glue on lashes or lid margins?

A. Cooking oil

B. WD-40

C. Sterile ophthalmic ointment

D. Alcohol wipe

5. Why is fluorescein dye often used during the eye exam?

A. To dissolve the super glue

B. To check for a corneal abrasion

C. To numb the eyelids permanently

D. To remove eyelashes

6. Which symptom after super glue exposure should prompt urgent eye care?

A. Mild concern only, with no symptoms

B. Blurred vision, pain, redness, or light sensitivity

C. Glue on a table nearby

D. Dry hands after using glue

7. Why can super glue harden quickly around the eye?

A. The eye is naturally dry

B. The glue reacts with moisture

C. The eyelids produce acetone

D. The cornea dissolves glue

8. What may an eye doctor do if eyelashes are glued together?

A. Pull the eyelids open forcefully

B. Apply acetone directly to the lashes

C. Use ophthalmic ointment, warm compresses, or carefully trim lashes if needed

D. Tell the patient to keep wearing contact lenses

9. Why should patients avoid wearing contact lenses after super glue exposure until cleared by an eye doctor?

A. Contact lenses permanently stain the eye

B. Contact lenses can worsen irritation or trap debris against the eye surface

C. Contact lenses dissolve super glue too quickly

D. Contact lenses prevent blinking forever

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10. What is one way to help prevent accidental super glue eye injuries?

A. Store glue next to eye drops for convenience

B. Remove all labels from glue bottles

C. Keep glue away from medications and eye drops

D. Use glue in dim lighting

Answer Key:

1. Correct answer: B

   Forcing the eyelids open can pull out lashes, tear eyelid skin, or scratch the cornea.

2. Correct answer: B

   Super glue is usually made from cyanoacrylate, which hardens quickly when it contacts moisture.

3. Correct answer: C

   Acetone may dissolve glue, but it can cause chemical injury to the conjunctiva and cornea.

4. Correct answer: C

   Sterile ophthalmic ointment is preferred because it is made for use around the eye and can help protect the ocular surface.

5. Correct answer: B

   Fluorescein dye helps the eye doctor identify scratches or abrasions on the cornea.

6. Correct answer: B

   Pain, blurred vision, redness, light sensitivity, or eyelids stuck shut should be evaluated urgently by an eye doctor.

7. Correct answer: B

   Cyanoacrylate glue hardens quickly when it comes into contact with moisture.

8. Correct answer: C

   An eye doctor may use sterile ointment, warm compresses, gentle separation, or lash trimming when appropriate.

9. Correct answer: B

   Contact lenses can increase irritation and may trap glue fragments or debris against the cornea

10. Correct answer: C

    Many injuries happen when glue is mistaken for eye drops or ointment, so storage and labeling are important.