Posted by: OptiVision Eye care in Health
Even though eye drops are very common, there are still many misconceptions about their usage. However, the improper use of eye drops can put your eyes at serious risk. The next time that you’re about to treat your dry eyes or allergies, keep these tips in mind to make sure that you’re doing it the safely!
Don’t Use Too Much
One of the most frequent mistakes that people make when using eye drops is to apply too many drops at once. Your eye can only hold onto one drop at a time, so trying to use more than one at once results in wasting your eye drops. If the instructions tell you to take multiple drops at a time, you should space them out a little, so that they end up in your eye and not running down your face.
Don’t Mix Different Drops
When using two different kinds of eye drops, don’t apply them at the same time. Mixing multiple kinds of drops can result in irritation, so it’s best to space out their application to get the most of them.
Pay Attention to Expiration Dates
Make sure your eye drops aren’t expired – just like anything else that you would be putting in your body. If you’re worried whether it’s safe or not to continue using expired eye drops, you should always consult a medical professional.
Get Professional Advice
Self-diagnosis is not recommended, you should only use eye drops under the advice of a doctor. If you are experiencing red or irritated eyes, wait one or two days to see if your condition clears up. If it persists, then you should make an appointment with your doctor.
Hit the Right Spot
There is a right and wrong way to put your eye drops into your eye. Aim for the outer corner of the eye, rather than the inner corner. After you’ve applied the eye drop, try not to blink too much as this can actually flush medication out of your eye quickly. Just act natural and blink normally!
Still have questions about applying your eye drops? Don’t be afraid to ask!
