Applying eye drops becomes quick and easy after you’ve done it a few times. Always wash and dry your hands before you start, and ensure that the eye drops you are using are compatible with your condition and contact lenses. Never use someone else’s eye drops, and if the bottle is open and you haven’t opened it, discard it.

To apply your eye drops, sit comfortably and tilt your chin so that you are looking up at the ceiling. Now gently pull down your lower eyelid using two fingers of your non-dominant hand (the one you don’t use to write) and use your dominant hand to squeeze one drop into each eye. Close your eyes and blink a few times to distribute the drop evenly, then wipe away any extra drops with a clean tissue.

For safety and convenience, always support your dominant hand by placing the wrist on the knuckles of your non-dominant hand, before you apply the drops. This stops your hand from slipping. It’s also important to keep the bottle a safe distance from your eye.

How to put in eye drops