When treating a patient with a foreign body in the eye, examination of the eye using a slit lamp is appropriate. If at any time during the examination an intraocular foreign body or penetrating injury is suspected, which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
Irrigate the eye with saline solution
Obtain ophthalmologic consultation
Press a rotary burr against the foreign body to remove
Use a moistened cotton-tipped applicator to lift the foreign body from the eye
