To administer a dose :

  1. I Wash your hands well before applying eye drops.
  2. Tit your head backwards and look upwards.
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  3. Pull the lower eyelid downwards to form a pocket.
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  4. Squeeze one drop into the pocket. Do not let the dropper touch against your eye or eyelid to avoid contamination of the dropper.
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  5. Close your eyes and gently press on the inner corner of the eyes for 2 minutes to prevent drops from getting inside the nose and throat.
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  6. Wipe away any excess drops around the eye with a clean tissue.
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  7. Repeat steps 3-6 in the other eye if both eyes are affected.
  8. Tighten the cap after use to prevent contamination.

Notes :

  • For contact lenses user, remove contact lenses before applying eye drops
  • If you are using more than one eye drop or eye ointment, they should be applied 5 to 10 minutes apart.
  • Do not share your eye drops with anyone else to avoid transmission of bacteria and delay in treatment.

Storage :

  • Store at room temperature unless otherwise suggested on the dispensing label.
  • Discard any unused eye drops one month after opening.

 

For enquiries, please call:
Matilda International Hospital – Pharmacy Department
41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
t 2849 1531
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matilda.org

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