How to use eye drops

Computers and mobile phones are indispensable items in our daily work and life, but there are more and more eye diseases such as eye fatigue, dryness, redness and swelling caused by excessive use of electronic products. Faced with this problem, many people choose to use eye drops to relieve it, but they don't know that improper use of eye drops will aggravate eye discomfort. Therefore, the following items should be paid attention to when using it:

5ml eye dropper bottle

1. There are many kinds of eye drops, and some drugs have contraindications and side effects. If you have bronchial asthma, bradycardia and other diseases, you should use timolol eye drops with caution; people who are allergic to sulfonamides and quinolones are prohibited from containing Eye drops with such ingredients. Random abuse can easily lead to drug-induced dry eye syndrome, steroid-induced glaucoma, etc., endangering eye health. Therefore, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist.

   
   

eye dropper bottle

2. Wash your hands before use, then sit or lie down with your head back. When using, gently pull down the lower eyelid with your thumb and index finger to form a small sac, put the eye drop bottle close to the eyelid, but do not touch it, squeeze the prescribed amount of liquid medicine, close your eyes gently, and try not to blink. Use one finger to gently press the corner of the eyes on the side of the nose for 1-2 minutes to prevent the liquid medicine from flowing into the nasal cavity and oral cavity through the nasolacrimal duct. Wipe off the excess liquid medicine with a clean paper towel after use, and do not rinse or wipe before putting the eye drop bottle back, so as not to contaminate the liquid medicine.

3. In order to avoid cross-infection, eye drops cannot be mixed with others. When using multiple eye drops, it is recommended to use an interval of 5-10 minutes. Generally speaking, if the eye drop bottle is exposed to air after opening, bacteria will be produced, and it will be valid within 1 month after opening, and it cannot be used after the expiration date.

4. Eye drops should be stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight, if there are special needs, they can be stored in the refrigerator, do not freeze, and tighten the cap of the eye drop bottle after each use to avoid contamination and leakage.

In addition, eye drops should be stored separately from other liquid drugs, and the name of the user should be written on the eye drop bottle to avoid misuse by others. Eyes are the windows of the soul, we should pay attention to the rational use of eyes in daily life to protect eye health.