How to use eye drops
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Wash your hands with soap thoroughly. |
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Gently shake the bottle. Remove the cap without touching the bottle tip. |
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Tilt your head backwards and look upwards. Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket. |
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Instill the eye drops into the pocket. Do not let the dropper touch your eye, eyelashes or eyelid to avoid eye injury and contamination of the tip. |
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Close your eyes and gently press against the inner corner of your eye with your fingers for a few minutes to prevent the drops from draining into your nose or throat. |
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Wipe away any excess liquid around your eye with a clean tissue. |
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Do not wash or wipe the tip. Place the cap back to the bottle and tighten it right away. |
Notes for use
- If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before applying the eye drops. After applying the eye drops, wait at least 15 minutes before wearing contact lenses.
- Do not rub your eyes with your hands after applying the eye drops.
- If you are using two different eye drops or eye ointments for the same eye, apply them a few minutes apart.
- If necessary, ask your family members or someone else to apply the eye drops for you.
- Never use discoloured, deteriorated or expired eye drops.
Possible side effects
The eye drops may blur your vision temporarily and cause mild discomfort to your eye. Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision becomes clear again.
Consult your doctor if symptoms persist, or if you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face or hands and breathing difficulty.
Storage
Store the medications in a cool, dry place and away from direct heat and light. Some eye drops require storage in a refrigerator. Please refer to individual product instructions.
Store the medications out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion.
Discard any leftover eye drops 4 weeks after opening.
This information leaflet is for reference only.
Medicines should be used as directed by the doctor and pharmacist.
For enquiry, please contact your doctor, dispensary staff or other healthcare professionals.
Do not share your medicine with others.
Download PDF file of " How to Use Eye Drops " for printing
Drug Office
Department of Health
Dec 2022
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