What is the correct method of eye drops?

The correct method of eye drops mainly includes washing hands, pulling down eyelids, dropping drops, closing eyes for a few seconds, wiping excess drops, etc.

1. Washing hands

before using eye drops, ensuring hand hygiene and preventing inflammation and infection.

2. Pulling down eyelids and

then patients need to look up and pull down eyelids, which helps to expose conjunctiva sac and help drops enter eye tissues.

3. Dropping drops

Patients need to squeeze the bottle by hand to ensure drops into eyes, but pay attention to the distance between the bottle and eyes. It is not advisable to contact eye tissues.

4. Closing eyes for a few seconds.

Patients need to close their eyes for a few seconds to help fully absorb drugs in the eyes and promote recovery.

5. Wipe excess drops

Patients need to gently wipe excess drops in the eyes with tissues or towels to keep the eyes clean.