A person takes the lid off of a steaming, boiling pot of water and is burned in both eyes. What is the best treatment?

Move the person away from the steam, then immediately flush both eyes with cool, clean water to cool the burn and remove any irritants. Cover the eyes gently with a clean, moist dressing and seek urgent medical care, since burns involving the eyes need prompt evaluation. Ointment can interfere with treatment, and ice water may cause further injury.

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