A patient with a dysconjugate gaze following an ocular injury:

A) most likely has a concomitant basilar skull fracture.
B) should have ice applied to the eyes to prevent blindness.
C) has discoordination between the movements of both eyes.
D) should be treated by irrigating both eyes for 20 minutes.


Answer: C) has discoordination between the movements of both eyes.

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