Inspection of the tarsal conjunctiva should be performed:
A) with every eye examination.
B) in eye examinations in patients older than 45 years.
C) when a foreign body may be present.
D) for the patient with glaucoma.

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Inspecting the tarsal conjunctiva involves pulling the top eyelid down and up while everting the lid. This maneuver is reserved for inspecting for the presence of a foreign body.

Inspection of the Tarsal Conjunctiva Should Be Performed