Name two immediate ocular symptoms after OC spray exposure.

• A. Numbness in feet and ankles.
• B. Burning and tearing of the eyes.
• C. Hearing loss.
• D. Increased appetite and thirst.

Answer: (B)

OC spray irritates the eyes by delivering capsaicinoids that activate the eye’s pain receptors in the conjunctiva and cornea. This creates an immediate burning sensation as the nerves signal discomfort, and the eyes respond by producing tears to wash away the irritant. So the two immediate ocular symptoms are burning and tearing. The other options describe effects not tied to the eyes—numbness in the feet, hearing loss, or changes in appetite and thirst—so they don’t fit ocular exposure.