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When is eye ointment commonly used?
When is eye ointment commonly used?
What should be done to improve the flow of eye ointment?
What should be done to improve the flow of eye ointment?
What should be done if using both eye drops and eye ointment?
What should be done if using both eye drops and eye ointment?
What should be done if using two types of eye ointment?
What should be done if using two types of eye ointment?
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What should be done if excess eye ointment is applied?
What should be done if excess eye ointment is applied?
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What should not come in contact with the eye, eyelashes, or any other surface when using eye ointment?
What should not come in contact with the eye, eyelashes, or any other surface when using eye ointment?
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What is the purpose of compliance aids like Opticare eye drop dispensers?
What is the purpose of compliance aids like Opticare eye drop dispensers?
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Study Notes
Tips and Techniques for Using Eye Drops and Eye Ointments
- Soft contact lenses should not be worn while using eye drops to prevent potential harm to the eye.
- Children and babies may resist eye drops, but wrapping them tightly or demonstrating on a favorite toy can help.
- Single-use, preservative-free eye drops are available for patients allergic to preservatives in multi-dose preparations.
- Compliance aids, such as Opticare eye drop dispensers, make instilling eye drops easier for patients with impaired manual dexterity.
- The procedure for using eye ointment is similar to eye drops, but transient blurred vision may occur.
- Eye ointment is commonly used in the evening or at night when blurred vision is less inconvenient.
- The application of eye ointment involves gently squeezing the tube and placing about 1 cm of ointment into the pocket formed between the lower eyelid and the eye.
- Excess ointment should be wiped away using a clean tissue, and the tube cap should be replaced.
- To improve the flow of eye ointment, warm the container in the hands prior to use.
- If using both eye drops and eye ointment, use the drops first and wait 5 minutes before using the ointment.
- If using two types of eye ointment, apply the first, then wait 10 minutes before applying the second.
- The tip of the ointment tube should not come in contact with the eye, eyelashes, or any other surface. Contact lenses are not recommended when using eye ointment.
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Do you know the proper techniques for using eye drops and eye ointments? This quiz will test your knowledge on important tips, such as when to use single-use, preservative-free eye drops, how to apply eye ointment, and what to do if using both eye drops and ointment. Learn how to make instilling eye drops easier for those with impaired manual dexterity, and get tips for using eye ointment at night when blurred vision is less inconvenient. Take this quiz
