What is the proper way to put drops in your eyes?
Steps For Putting In Eye Drops:
- Start by tilting your head backward while sitting, standing, or lying down. With your index finger placed on the soft spot just below the lower lid, gently pull down to form a pocket.
- Look up. Squeeze one drop into the pocket in your lower lid.
- Close your eye.
How far do you hold eye drops from eye?
Hold the tube of ointment close (within 1 inch) of your eye. Gently pull down your lower lid to create a pocket-like opening.
Should you put eyedrops in before bed?
Use eye drops before bed If you frequently experience dry eyes in the morning, apply eyedrops to your eyes each night before bed. Also, certain types of lubricating eye drops or ointments are best used before bedtime because they’re thicker and can blur your vision.
Why do my eyes sting when I use eye drops?
Artificial Tears-Lubricating Eye Drops Artificial tears are available with or without preservatives. If the drops burn or sting when you put them in your eyes, you are either not using them often enough or your eyes may be sensitive to the drops.
Why should I wait between putting in eye drops?
Make sure the dropper stays clean. If you are putting in more than one drop or more than one type of eye drop, wait five minutes before putting the next drop in. This will keep the first drop from being washed out by the second before it has had time to work.
How often do you use eye drops?
Eye drops Give four times a day. If the infection is severe, your doctor may tell you to use the drops every 2 hours for the first 48 hours. Your doctor may give you ointment to use at bedtime instead of drops.
How do I apply eye drops?
Putting in the drops Tilt your head back or lie down flat on your back. Hold the bottle over your eye, with the dropper tip facing down. Look up. Close your eye gently and tilt your face toward the floor for two to three minutes. While your eye is closed, use one finger to apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of the eye.
Can I use two different eye drops?
Sometimes, more than one type of eye drop is needed to keep the pressure in the eye low. If this is the case for you, you may be asked to use two different eye drops, or you may be given drops which combine more than one type. Dorzolamide is available as a combination eye drop with a beta-blocker called timolol, in a brand called Cosopt®.