Which of the following is a recommended guideline when removing contact lenses from a patient's eyes?
A) Before removing hard or gas-permeable lenses, use gentle pressure to center the lens on the cornea.
B) Once removed, place both lenses in a cup and label it with the name of the patient.
C) If an eye injury is present, remove lenses immediately to avoid causing additional injury.
D) If the contact lenses cannot be removed, they will have to be removed by the physician under sterile conditions.
A
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