How to Apply Eye Drops Correctly, One Simple Tip (Video)

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Did you know one eye drop is all you need?

Did you know one eye drop is all you need?

Eye Drops Made Easy

Learn the quick, clean way to use eye drops and discover the one tip that keeps the medicine where it belongs, not draining away in just a few seconds.

Step-by-step Drop Application

First, wash your hands for about twenty seconds and dry them. Then tilt your head back, look up, and pull the lower lid to make a pocket. Bring the bottle close, let one drop fall without the tip touching anything, and close the eye.

Wait Between Drops

If you need more than one type of eye drop, give each one at least five minutes to work before the next. This prevents the second drop from rinsing out the first.

One Drop Is Enough

A standard drop is larger than the space in front of your eye, so one drop is usually enough. If you try a second, it will overflow or drain away, taking some of the first with it.

Order of Different Drops

When you use multiple drops, follow the order: watery drops first because they absorb quickly, then milky suspensions that need shaking, followed by gels, and finally ointments, usually at bedtime.

Bottle Shelf Life

Most eye-drop bottles stay good for about four weeks after opening, unless the label says otherwise. Mark the date so you know when to discard them.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid common pitfalls: keep the bottle tip clean and never let it touch your lashes or fingers; don’t blink hard right after the drop, and never share bottles with anyone else.

The one tip to keep

Press the inner corner of the eye, near the nose, for one to two minutes after the drop. This blocks the tiny drainage channel, keeping more medicine in the eye where it can work.

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