To use eye drops correctly, follow these steps:
Step-by-step Guide to Applying Eye Drops
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Tilt Your Head: Begin by tilting your head back and looking up towards the ceiling. This helps to prevent the eye drops from running out of your eye.
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Create a Pocket: With one hand, gently pull down your lower eyelid. This creates a small “pocket” or space between your eyelid and your eyeball, perfect for catching the drops.
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Position the Bottle: Hold the eye drop bottle upside down with your other hand. Ensure the tip of the bottle is positioned just above the pocket you created, without touching your eye.
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Administer the Drops: Gently squeeze the bottle to release the prescribed number of eye drops into the pocket. Be careful not to touch your eye with the bottle tip.
- Important Tips:
- Avoid blinking while you are administering the drops.
- If you are unsure how many drops to use, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- If you are using multiple types of eye drops, wait several minutes between applications.
- After administering the drops, close your eye gently for a minute or two to allow the medication to be absorbed.
How to Put in Eye Drops - Table Summary
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation | Tilt head back, look up. |
| 2. Lower Lid | Pull lower eyelid down to create a pocket. |
| 3. Bottle Position | Hold eye drop bottle upside down above pocket. |
| 4. Administer | Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into pocket. |
Following these steps ensures that eye drops are administered effectively and safely, helping to manage eye conditions and improve eye health. This is important to ensure the medication is properly applied and can work effectively.
