{"id":24158,"date":"2011-06-22T18:25:27","date_gmt":"2011-06-22T18:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preventblindness.org\/blog\/basic_page\/taking-eye-drop-medications\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:04:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T22:04:18","slug":"taking-eye-drop-medications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/taking-eye-drop-medications\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Eye Drop Medications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]These simple steps and tips for putting drops in your eyes will help you prevent infection and get more of the medicine into your eyes where it can do its work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70e2db\" data-id=\"6a106ab70e2db\" data-height=\"15\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"15\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"15\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"15\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Take Eye Drops<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"aiovg-player-container\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"aiovg-player aiovg-player-iframe\" style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/player-embed\/id\/48728\/\" title=\"How to Take Eye Drop Medicine &#8211; Steps and Tips\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"VideoObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/preventblindness.org#\\\/schema\\\/video\\\/48728\",\"name\":\"How to Take Eye Drop Medicine &#8211; Steps and Tips\",\"description\":\"Many people use eye drop medicine to treat dry eye, allergies, and glaucoma. These simple steps and tips for putting drops in your eyes will help you\",\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/preventblindness.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/6a0b1fb237686-1024x576.jpg\",\"uploadDate\":\"2024-05-04T13:49:39-05:00\",\"embedUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/preventblindness.org\\\/player-embed\\\/id\\\/48728\\\/\",\"interactionStatistic\":{\"@type\":\"InteractionCounter\",\"interactionType\":{\"@type\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/WatchAction\"},\"userInteractionCount\":7487}}<\/script>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f506\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f506\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about eye and vision health.<br \/>\nSubscribe to the Prevent Blindness YouTube channel!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhcGlzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20lMkZqcyUyRnBsYXRmb3JtLmpzJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBBJTBBJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJnLXl0c3Vic2NyaWJlJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1jaGFubmVsaWQlM0QlMjJVQzFJZGxNX0NtV1RmSmtrVlBNOElNcVElMjIlMjBkYXRhLWxheW91dCUzRCUyMmZ1bGwlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWNvdW50JTNEJTIyaGlkZGVuJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1717936741454{margin-top: 55px !important;margin-right: 1px !important;margin-bottom: 1px !important;margin-left: 1px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 3px !important;border-color: #015595 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716331458446{padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Eye drops are used to treat many different eye conditions, including:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f525\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f525\" data-height=\"45\" data-height-mobile=\"45\" data-height-tab=\"45\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"45\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"45\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716331549374{padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/understanding-dry-eye\/\"><strong>Dry Eyes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/glaucoma\/\"><strong>Glaucoma<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48387 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illust-drop-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an eye drop medicine bottle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illust-drop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illust-drop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/illust-drop.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f547\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f547\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"40\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"40\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Steps for Taking Eye Drop Medicine<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00b1a9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48389 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wash-hands-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"washing hands before touching an eye drop bottle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wash-hands-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wash-hands-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wash-hands.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396064039{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1. Wash your hands with water and soap.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48390 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/expire-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Checking the expiration date on an eye drop bottle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/expire-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/expire-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/expire.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396074660{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Check your eye drop bottle to make sure it is not expired.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48391 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/open-drop-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Removing the cap of an eye drop medicine bottle carefully.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/open-drop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/open-drop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/open-drop.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396083244{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Remove the cap carefully, avoiding touching the inside of the cap to prevent contamination, and place to the side.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48441 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recliner-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a recliner chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recliner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recliner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recliner.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396094478{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Sit on a reclined chair or lie down.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48392 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pull-down-lid-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"patient pulling his lower eyelid down with his finger, preparing to put eye drop medicine in his eye\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pull-down-lid-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pull-down-lid-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pull-down-lid.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396184810{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">5. Pull your lower lid down with your finger, tilt the bottle down, gently squeeze the bottle, and then place a drop in your eye. Don&#8217;t let the tip of the bottle touch your eye or face.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48427 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lid-second-eye-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"patient pulling down lid, getting ready to take eye drop medicine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lid-second-eye-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lid-second-eye-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lid-second-eye-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396193922{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6. Repeat for the other eye (if needed).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48393 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/capping-drops-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a patient carefully placing the cap back on an eye drop medicine bottle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/capping-drops-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/capping-drops-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/capping-drops.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396218186{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">7. Place the cap back on the bottle carefully and wipe any excess drops from your face with a clean tissue.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48449 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/clock-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a clock\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/clock-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/clock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/clock.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716396226661{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">8. If you are using different eye drop medications in the same eye, wait the appropriate amount of time between doses as instructed by your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f55c\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f55c\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"50\" data-height-tab=\"50\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"50\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"50\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">More Tips for Taking Your Eye Drops<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00b1a9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48406 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/burn-ie-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a close up of a man with close eyes, and red around his eyes\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/burn-ie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/burn-ie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/burn-ie.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Some eye drops may burn, such as those prescribed for glaucoma, and this is normal. This can help you know that you got the drop in your eye.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48407 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/alarm-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an alarm reminder on a smart phone\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/alarm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/alarm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/alarm.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Use reminder applications (apps) on your smart phone or device or use an alarm to help you remember to take your eye drops at the right time each day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48408 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/travel-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a person pulling carry-on luggage\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/travel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/travel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/travel.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Bring eye drops with you when you\u2019re traveling. Try not to miss any doses![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48410 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/device-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an assistive device to give extra leverage when squeezing an eye drop bottle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/device-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/device-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/device.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Devices are available if your hands shake or you have trouble squeezing the eye drop bottle. Talk to your eye doctor about these options.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48421 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/companion-watch-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an individual watching her companion put eye drop medication in his eyes\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/companion-watch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/companion-watch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/companion-watch.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Have a loved one watch you use your eye drops so they can let you know if you are using it correctly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48426 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/with-doc-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an eye doctor talking to her patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/with-doc-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/with-doc-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/with-doc.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If you experience itching or redness around your eye after using eye drops consistently, be sure to let your eye doctor know.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your eye doctor if you have any questions or concerns about possible side effects of your eye drop medication.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48429 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lotsodrops-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a plastic bag for holding eye drop medicine bottles\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lotsodrops-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lotsodrops-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lotsodrops.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Bring your eye drops with you to your eye doctor appointments to make sure you are taking the doses correctly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48450 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fridge-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a refridgerator\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fridge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fridge-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fridge.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Store your eye drops as directed by your eye doctor and directions on the bottle.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f571\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f571\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"40\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"40\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Avoid Common Eye Drop Mistakes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#015595&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716339345999{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48414 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/night-day-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"night and day\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/night-day-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/night-day-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/night-day-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Space out your eye drop doses according to your doctor\u2019s instructions.<\/strong> For example, if you are instructed to take eye drops twice a day, space them out twelve hours apart.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716339574238{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48418 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-and-10-minutes-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"timers set for 5 and 10 minues\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-and-10-minutes-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-and-10-minutes-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-and-10-minutes-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wait 5-10 minutes<\/strong> between drops to let the eye absorb the fluid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716339605197{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48419 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/contac-len-removal-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"an eye, a contact lens, a timer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/contac-len-removal-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/contac-len-removal-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/contac-len-removal-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove contact lenses<\/strong> before using eye drops. Wait about 15 minutes after using the eye drops to put your contact lenses back in.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab70f585\" data-id=\"6a106ab70f585\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"40\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"40\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fact Sheets to Print and Share<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#2bb6d3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"dlp_grid_92f1190ef4cee92c_1\" class=\"dlp-grid-container\"><header class=\"dlp-grid-header dlp-grid-above dlp-grid-controls\"><\/header><div class=\"dlp-grid-documents grid-autosize\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card dlp-document-how-to-take-eye-drops\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card-inner\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card-content no-image\">\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-title\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FS129HowtoEyedrops.pdf\" >How to Take Eye Drops<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"dlp-grid-footer dlp-grid-below dlp-grid-controls\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-pagination\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"modal_dlp_grid_92f1190ef4cee92c_1\" class=\"dlp-preview-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_92f1190ef4cee92c_1\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"dlp-preview-modal-close\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_92f1190ef4cee92c_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-icon close\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-label=\"Close\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19 6.41L17.59 5 12 10.59 6.41 5 5 6.41 10.59 12 5 17.59 6.41 19 12 13.41 17.59 19 19 17.59 13.41 12z\" \/><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"dlp-preview-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main class=\"dlp-preview-modal-content\"><\/main>\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"dlp-preview-modal-footer\"><\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"dlp_grid_31c55007892001eb_2\" class=\"dlp-grid-container\"><header class=\"dlp-grid-header dlp-grid-above dlp-grid-controls\"><\/header><div class=\"dlp-grid-documents grid-autosize\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card dlp-document-como-ponerse-gotas-para-los-ojos\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card-inner\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card-content no-image\">\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-title\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ESFS129-How-to-Eyedrops-Spanish.pdf\" >C\u00f3mo Ponerse Gotas Para Los Ojos<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"dlp-grid-footer dlp-grid-below dlp-grid-controls\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-pagination\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"modal_dlp_grid_31c55007892001eb_2\" class=\"dlp-preview-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_31c55007892001eb_2\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"dlp-preview-modal-close\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_31c55007892001eb_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-icon close\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-label=\"Close\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19 6.41L17.59 5 12 10.59 6.41 5 5 6.41 10.59 12 5 17.59 6.41 19 12 13.41 17.59 19 19 17.59 13.41 12z\" \/><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"dlp-preview-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main class=\"dlp-preview-modal-content\"><\/main>\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"dlp-preview-modal-footer\"><\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">More Resources for Glaucoma Patients<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00b1a9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-48430\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Glaucoma-Community-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"The Glaucoma Community\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Glaucoma-Community-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/The-Glaucoma-Community.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Glaucoma Community is a FREE online community where you can learn about glaucoma, connect with others with glaucoma, and keep your health organized.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/responsumhealth.com\/glaucoma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sign Up Today<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48431\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dollar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"a dollar sign decorative image\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dollar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dollar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dollar.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab71da9a\" data-id=\"6a106ab71da9a\" data-height=\"35\" data-height-mobile=\"35\" data-height-tab=\"35\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"35\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"35\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Glaucoma Financial Assistance Information<\/h3>\n<p>The Glaucoma Financial Assistance Information provides is a list of organizations and companies that provide financial assistance for your glaucoma care.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/glaucoma-financial-assistance-information\/\"><strong>Find resources<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48432\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/learning-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn more decorative image\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/learning-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/learning-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/learning.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab71daae\" data-id=\"6a106ab71daae\" data-height=\"45\" data-height-mobile=\"45\" data-height-tab=\"45\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"45\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"45\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Learn more about preventing vision loss from glaucoma.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/glaucoma\/\"><strong>Glaucoma<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a106ab71dabd\" data-id=\"6a106ab71dabd\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"40\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"40\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">More Resources for Dry Eye Patients<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00b1a9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/understanding-dry-eye\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50661 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dry-eye-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"a woman experiencing dry eye symptoms\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dry eye is often misdiagnosed and can cause damage to the front of the eye. 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