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Guidelines for Instilling Eye Medications:

Follow these general guidelines when instilling eye medication:


• Shake suspensions or “milky” solutions to obtain the desired
medication level.
• Wash hands thoroughly before and after the procedure.
• Ensure adequate lighting.
• Read the label of the eye medication to make sure it is the correct
medication.
• Assume a comfortable position.
• Do not touch the tip of the medication container to any part of the
eye or face.
• Hold the lower lid down; do not press on the eyeball. Apply gentle
pressure to the cheek bone to anchor the finger holding the lid.

• Instill eye drops before applying ointments.


• Apply a 1/2-inch ribbon of ointment to the lower conjunctival
sac.

• Keep the eyelid closed, and apply gentle pressure on the inner
canthus (punctal occlusion) near the bridge of the nose for 1 or
2 mins immediately after instilling eyedrops.
• Using a clean tissue, gently pat skin to absorb excess eyedrops
that run onto cheeks.
• Wait 5 to 10 mins before instilling another eye medication.
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