How to Properly Administer Eye Drops?

Correct Usage of Eye Drops

First, wash your hands and face. Then tilt your head backward or lie directly on the bed. Hold the eye drops at an appropriate distance from your eyes and instill 1 to 2 drops. After instilling the eye drops, blink frequently to promote their full integration with your eyes. Remember not to overuse the eye drops, and seal the bottle promptly after use.

1. Wash your hands and face before using eye drops. Ensure that your hands, face, and the area around your eyes are clean. Avoid instilling eye drops onto unclean surfaces, as this is unsanitary. Hygiene is a prerequisite, so please pay attention.

2. Technique for instilling eye drops. Tilt your head backward or lie on the bed. Open your eyelid, hold the eye drops above your eye, and gently press down to instill the drops. Maintain a good distance with the hand holding the eye drops, and avoid letting the bottle touch your eye, eyelash, or hand.

3. Follow the instructions on the package for the correct dosage of eye drops. Do not overuse. Generally, two to three drops are sufficient. Overusing eye drops can be ineffective and may even irritate your eyes.

4. Blink after instilling the eye drops and rest with your eyes closed for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the eye drops to be fully absorbed. Wipe away any excess or spilled eye drops from around your eyes.

5. If you need to use multiple types of eye drops for a specific eye condition, use them one by one with appropriate intervals. Do not mix them together. An interval of about 10 minutes is best.