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This article was co-written by Theodore Leng, MD. Dr. Leng is a licensed ophthalmologist and eye and retinal surgeon at Stanford University. He completed a research program in eye and retinal surgery at Stanford University in 2010.
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The process of getting a foreign substance into the eye is not an easy thing, including eye drops. Pharmacies are available over-the-counter eye drops for mild redness, irritation, irritation, and dry eyes. Medicines used to treat severe dry eyes, infections or glaucoma are prescribed by your doctor. Regardless of your reason for using eye drops, you need to know how to safely and effectively put them in your eyes for yourself and others.
Steps
Use eye drops for yourself
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Hand washing. You need to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. [1] X Research Source
- Wash between fingers and wrists as well as forearms. [2] X Research Source
- Use a clean towel to dry your hands. [3] X Research Sources
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Read instructions. You need to understand the directions on the bottle, or follow the instructions of your doctor. [4] X Research Sources
- Determine the eye that needs to be instilled, and the number of drops to be applied each time. [5] X Research Source (Usually only one drop because the eye can only hold a maximum of one drop.)
- Check the clock to determine when the next drop is due, or note the current time to know when the next drop is needed. [6] X Research Source
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Check eye drops. Observe the liquid inside the bottle. [7] X Research Sources
- Make sure that there are no foreign objects in the eye drop solution (unless the medicine contains small particles in its ingredients). [8] X Research Sources
- The product must have the word “eye remedy” on the label. You may be confused with ear drops that have the word “ear remedy” on the label. [9] X Research Source
- Check that the medicine bottle is not damaged. Inspect the tip of the bottle but do not touch it to make sure it is not damaged or discolored. [10] X Research Source
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Check the expiration date of the medicine bottle. Do not use expired eye drops. [11] X Research Source
- Eye drops contain preservatives to prevent the production of harmful bacteria. However, if the medicine has expired, it may be contaminated with bacteria. [12] X Research Source
- Some eye drops should be used within 30 days of opening the bottle. You need to ask your doctor or pharmacist how long the medicine should be used after opening the cap.
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Clean the eye area. Use a clean towel to gently wipe dirt or sweat away from the eye area. [13] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- If possible, use a sterile material, such as a sealed 2 x 2 gauze pad, to wipe the eye area. [14] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Use only one swab at a time and then throw it away. [15] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Use a washcloth or gauze pad to remove any residue around the eyes. [16] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- If the eye is inflamed, you need to wash your hands after cleaning around the eye before applying the drops. [17] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
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Shake the bottle gently. Do not shake too vigorously. [18] X Research Sources
- Shake the bottle gently, or use both hands to roll the medicine solution evenly. [19] X Source of Research Some eye drops contain small particles, so shake them well to make sure they are evenly dispersed in the solution.
- Open the bottle cap and place in a clean place, such as on a clean, dry towel. [20] X Research Sources
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Do not touch the top of the bottle. When preparing to drop the drops, be careful not to touch your eyes, eyelashes, and the tip of the bottle. [21] X Research Source
- Touching the tip of the eyedropper bottle can spread germs into the contaminating solution. [22] X Research Source
- When you use contaminated eye drops, you run the risk of re-infecting your eyes. [23] X Research Sources
- If you accidentally touch the tip of a bottle, use an alcohol swab (70% isopropyl alcohol) to sterilize it, or buy a new bottle or notify your doctor who is prescribing a new medication.
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Place your thumb on the brow area. While holding the pill bottle in hand, place your thumb just above your eyebrow. This step helps to stabilize the hand during instillation. [24] X Research Sources
- Place the bottle about 1 cm above the lower eyelid to avoid touching the eye area. [25] X Research Sources
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Tilt your head back. While tilting your head back, gently pull down your lower eyelid with your index finger. [26] X Research Source
- Pull the eyelid down to create space, or depression, for the drop. [27] X Research Source
- Look at a point at the top. Focus on a spot on the ceiling or above your head and keep your eyes open so you don’t blink. [28] X Research Sources
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Squeeze the bottle body. Gently squeeze the bottle until the drop enters the eye while you pull the lower eyelid down. [29] X Research Sources
- Close your eyes, but don’t squeeze. You should close your eyes for at least two to three minutes. [30] X Research Source
- Lower your head to the floor while keeping your eyes closed for about two to three minutes. [31] X Research Source
- Gently press on the tear ducts inside the eye for 30 to 60 seconds. This step allows the medication to stay in the eye [32] X Research Source and prevents the medication from flowing into the throat causing discomfort.
- Use a clean tissue to gently blot the medicine out of your eyes or cheeks. [33] X Research Sources
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Wait five minutes before using the eye drops again. If the prescription requires a dose of more than one drop, you need to wait five minutes before applying a second dose to give the medicine time to absorb. [34] X Research Source If the second dose is applied immediately after the first application, the first solution will be lost and not absorbed.
- If the drops are in both eyes, you can instill them in the other eye for about two to three minutes, after closing your eyes for the allotted time. [35] X Research Source
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Close the bottle cap. Screw the cap back into the bottle, do not touch the cap or top of the bottle. [36] X Research Source
- Do not wipe the head nor let it come into contact with other objects. You must keep the medication solution free from contamination. [37] X Research Source
- Wash your hands thoroughly to remove any leftover medication or germs. [38] X Research Sources
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Wait 10 to 15 minutes before instilling another medication. If your doctor prescribes more than one medicine, you need to wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before taking a new medication. [39] X Research Sources
- In some cases, doctors prescribe ointments with eye drops. You should apply the drops first, wait 10 to 15 minutes, and then apply the ointment. [40] X Research Source
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Store eye drops properly. Most eye drops are stored at room temperature and others need to be kept cool. [41] X Research Source
- Many eye drops need to be refrigerated before use. You need to store the medicine properly. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how to store your medicine. [42] X Research Source
- Do not expose eye drops to direct sunlight. [43] X Research Source
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See expiration date. Although the expiration date is still far away, some medications need to be thrown away for four weeks after opening. [44] X Research Source
- Record the first day you open the bottle of eye drops. [45] X Research Sources
- Also ask your pharmacist or look at the product documentation to determine if you need to quit or replace the bottle after four weeks of opening the bottle. [46] X Research Source
Know when to get medical help
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See your doctor if you have unusual symptoms. If you experience eye pain or excessive tearing, you should talk to your doctor. [47] X Research Source
- Other symptoms that you should see a doctor include vision changes, red or swollen eyes, and unusual pus or discharge from the eye. [48]X Research Source
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Monitor symptoms. If you don’t see improvement or your symptoms get worse, you should see your doctor. [49] X Research Sources
- If you’re being treated for an infection, watch out for symptoms in the other eye. See your doctor if you start to notice an infection spreading to the other eye. [50] X Research Source
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Note allergic reactions. If your skin has a rash or lesions, difficulty breathing, swelling in your eyes, face, chest, or throat, and a feeling of tightness, you may have an allergic reaction. [51] X Research Source
- Allergic reactions are medical emergencies. You need to call 911 or get medical help as quickly as possible. Do not go to the hospital on your own. [52] X Research Source
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Eye wash. If you think you have an eye drop allergy, you should wash your eyes with an eye cleaner if available. [53] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have an eyewash product, you can use water to remove the medication from your eye to prevent it from getting deep into your eye. [54] X Research Source
- Tilt your head to the side, opening your eyes to let the water wash the medicine out of your eyes. [55] X Research Source
Use eye drops for children
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Hand hygiene. You need to wash your hands as well as you would when applying the medicine yourself. [56] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Use a clean towel to dry your hands. [57] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Check eye drops. Before preparing your baby, you need to make sure to use the correct product, which eyes to use, and how many drops to use. Sometimes you have to take medicine for both eyes. [58] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Check for particles in eye drops, expiry date, and do not confuse with ear drops. [59] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- The medicine bottle must be intact and the tip of the bottle must not be dirty or discolored. Do not wipe or touch the top of the bottle. [60] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
- Gently shake the bottle so that the solution is evenly distributed. [61] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
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Prepare children. Explain the action you are taking. Talk to your kids to let them know what you’re about to do. [62] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
- For young children, you need to put a drop on the back of their hand so that they see that there is nothing to fear. [63] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Let your child witness the process of putting drops in your eyes, or in someone else’s eyes. Then you have to cover the bottle to pretend to put the medicine in your own or someone else’s eyes. [64] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Hold the child still. To give drops to children, two people are required. One person is in charge of taking care of the baby and keeping his hands away from his eyes. [65] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Do not frighten children. If your child is old enough to understand, you need to let them know how important it is to keep your hands away from your eyes. You can let your kids figure this out on their own so they don’t feel like they’re being tricked.
- Ask your child to sit down with his hands on his lap, or lie down with his hands under his back. The other parent will be responsible for keeping the child’s hands out of sight, and the head in place. [66] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
- Do it as quickly as possible so that the child is not too stressed and anxious. [67] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Wipe your child’s eyes. Eyes should be clean and free from foreign matter, dirt, or sweat. [68] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
- If needed, you can gently wipe your eyes with a clean towel or disinfecting gauze. Wipe inside and out around the eyes. [69] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Throw away the towel or gauze after each use. Do not reuse soiled towels or gauze. [70] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Ask the child to look up at the ceiling. You can hold the toy up high for them to watch. [71] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- After the child looks up, gently pull the lower eyelid down, and put a drop of the medicine in the sunken area of the eye. [72] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Release your hand so that the child closes his or her eyes. Encourage your child to close their eyes for a few minutes. Gently press on the tear duct so that the medicine stays in the eye for as long as possible. [73] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- In some cases, you need to hold the upper and lower eyelids while instilling the medicine. [74] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Do not let the bottle come into contact with your eyes. Do not let any part of the eye, including the eyelashes, come into contact with the tip of the bottle. [75] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Letting the tip of the bottle come into contact with any part of the eye will allow germs to enter the solution, and thus contaminate the bottle. [76] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Close the bottle cap. Screw the cap back into the bottle so that the tip of the bottle does not come into contact with foreign objects. [77] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Do not wipe or clean the top of the bottle. This will cause the solution to become contaminated. [78] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Wash hands thoroughly after instilling medicine in children. [79] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
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Praise the child. Let your kids know they’ve worked hard to have healthier eyes. [80] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Even if your child is a little stubborn, you should still praise them. This makes it easier to take the medication next time. [81] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Offer small rewards with compliments. [82] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
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Try another method. For children who refuse to take medication, you should consider using another method. [83] X Research Source
- You need to know that this method is not as effective as the method above, but it is still better than not giving the medicine to the child. [84] X Research Sources
- Ask the child to lie on his back, close his eyes, and then put the drops in the eye socket, where the tear duct is located. [85] X Research Sources
- Ask the child to open their eyes, then the medicine will flow inside. [86] X Research Sources
- Ask the child to close their eyes for two to three minutes and gently press on the tear duct site. [87] X Research Sources
- Talk to your child’s doctor about this method of instillation. Your doctor may change prescriptions or increase the number of drops in a dose because this method does not expose the eyes to the required amount of medication. [88] X Research Sources
- Do not add too much medicine before talking to your doctor. If used in excess, it can cause irritation and sometimes mild burning due to preservatives in the medicine. [89] X Research Sources
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Cover the infant. Young children or infants should be carefully wrapped in blankets to make it easier to administer the medication. [90] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Wrap the child’s body tightly to keep their hands from touching their eyes while the medicine is instilled. [91] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- You may need to separate an infant’s eyelids if they cannot focus on an overhead object while you pull the lower eyelid.
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Breastfeed or bottle feed. After instilling the medicine, you should give them milk to soothe their spirits. [92] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
- Offer breast milk or a bottle immediately after the eye drops to calm the baby. [93] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source
Advice
- Do not use medical eye drops if you wear contact lenses. Some moisturizers are included with contact lenses, but prescription medications can damage lenses or irritate eyes.
- If you wear contact lenses, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist about the type of eye drops you plan to use. Ask about how to use eye drops safely with contact lenses, or whether contact lenses need to be removed while using eye drops.
- If you are using eye drops and ointments, you should use them first.
- If you find it difficult to take the medicine, you can lie on your back to keep your head still.
- Consider taking medication in front of a mirror. Some people find the instillation easier if done in front of a mirror.
- Do not use other people’s eye drops, nor let others use your own.
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This article was co-written by Theodore Leng, MD. Dr. Leng is a licensed ophthalmologist and eye and retinal surgeon at Stanford University. He completed a research program in eye and retinal surgery at Stanford University in 2010.
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The process of getting a foreign substance into the eye is not an easy thing, including eye drops. Pharmacies are available over-the-counter eye drops for mild redness, irritation, irritation, and dry eyes. Medicines used to treat severe dry eyes, infections or glaucoma are prescribed by your doctor. Regardless of your reason for using eye drops, you need to know how to safely and effectively put them in your eyes for yourself and others.
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