Correct use of eye drops

I believe many people know that eye drops are commonly used to treat eye diseases and keep eyes moist. However, many people know that eye drops are usually dropped into the eyes because of their unique uses, which will make the eyes feel uncomfortable. It is disgusting when it causes tears in many children's eyes. Often children don't like eye drops. What if they don't?

Method 1: Open the lower eyelid drops.

Let the child take a supine position or a sitting position, with his head slightly tilted back and his eyes looking up. Gently open the child's lower eyelid with his left thumb or cotton swab to expose the lower conjunctival sac. Hold the eye medicine bottle or dropper in your right hand and drop the eye drops into the conjunctival sac, then lift the upper eyelid slightly and close it gently to fill the whole conjunctival sac with eye drops. Try not to blink, gently press the tip of your nose with one finger 1 or 2 minutes, and then wipe off the excess medicine with a clean paper towel.

Method 2: Drop it on the inner canthus.

Parents can ask their children to close their eyes and drop eye drops in the inner corner of their eyes according to the doctor's advice. After dropping the eye drops, open your eyes, turn your eyes and let the medicine enter your eyes.

Interval time

If more than two kinds of eye drops are used, the interval is 5- 10 minute; Otherwise, the latter eye drops will wash away the former and affect the absorption effect.

spacing distance

The distance from the bottle mouth to the eyes should be greater than 1cm, and do not touch the eyelashes. Special eye drops and ointments should be used by special people to avoid cross-infection.

Preservation and storage

Generally speaking, the shelf life of eye drops varies according to different products. If they are unopened, they can be kept until the shelf life. If the storage time after opening is related to the storage mode (such as temperature, location, usage, etc. ), it is generally recommended to use it up within 4 weeks, and it is best to keep it in the refrigerator away from light.

Matters needing attention

Eye drops are not essential balm, so you must consult a doctor before using them. Parents should be patient enough when giving their children eye drops, so that their children will cooperate.