topic Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops? in Wellness

Is there a trick to using eye drops?

debcakes — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:24:50 GMT

I went for a routine eye exam and the Dr. said I have the beginning of dry eyes. I had no idea. She gave me some drops for it but so far they all have ended up on my upper lids, lower lids, eyelashes, and cheek. Seems no matter what I try, they don;t make it into my eyes.

Does anyone have any good advice? Thanks

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Mz iMac — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:34:25 GMT

Stand in front of a mirrow.

Pull the skin under your lower lashes out like a pouch.

Hold head back but make sure you can still look into the mirrow.

While looking in the mirrow, put the drops into the pouch.

Let the pouch go. While head is back, blink a few times.

Wipe off any excess.

Do the same for the other eye.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Nightowlz — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:38:48 GMT

I also have dry eyes. I know when mine are worse because they feel like I have sand or dirt in my eyes. DH tilts his head back to put in the drops. I cannot do that. I have to lean toward the mirror so I can see what I'm doing, tilt my head to side & try to drop it in. Sometimes it goes in & sometimes if runs down my face. They do make eye drop helpers. Search eye drop helpers & click on images to see the different ones they make. One of those may help you.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

ID2 — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:38:47 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Stand in front of a mirrow.
Pull the skin under your lower lashes out like a pouch.
Hold head back but make sure you can still look into the mirrow.
While looking in the mirrow, put the drops into the pouch.
Let the pouch go. While head is back, blink a few times.
Wipe off any excess.

Do the same for the other eye.

Thats exactly how I use drops.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Zhills — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:44:01 GMT

Read the paper that came with the drops. I had a prescription that needed to be put in the "pouch" made by pulling out the lower lid then don't blink for a few seconds. I just put them in my eye. BIG mistake!

Worth your time to read it. It may have instructions.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Stray — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:51:10 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Stand in front of a mirrow.
Pull the skin under your lower lashes out like a pouch.
Hold head back but make sure you can still look into the mirrow.
While looking in the mirrow, put the drops into the pouch.
Let the pouch go. While head is back, blink a few times.
Wipe off any excess.

Do the same for the other eye.

That is the correct way and how medical professionals teach patients or should

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

RedTop — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:11:16 GMT

I was taught to hold my head back and aim directly for the inside corner, keep head back and blink a few times to distribute the drop around the eye.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

sophiamarie — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:17:32 GMT

@RedTop That's exactly how I do it too. No mess either. Just make sure your head is tilted back. One drop in the inside corner of the eye, blink and Voila. No muss, no fuss, no bother.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

INDIANA BONES — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:15:42 GMT

I use a prescription drug that is no larger than a quarter and I was losing most of it down my face. I figured out how to get it in my eyes without missing. I put my head on the arm of the couch and drop the meds into the corner of my eye closest to my nose. It will naturally run the opposite way once inside the eye. The eye MD taught me that trick. Works for those of us without anyone at our homes to assist us.

I do the say with Refresh for dry out except I use it all day so I just tilt my head back at work and insert into the corner of my eyes. I hope any of these suggestions offered here help you out.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

ValuSkr — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:35:04 GMT

I have dry eyes and have such problems with drops that I rarely use them. It seems my eyes are so dry that the drops don't stick, they just roll off my eyeball. When desperate, I lay down on my back and try the drops.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Peaches McPhee — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:01:26 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Stand in front of a mirrow.
Pull the skin under your lower lashes out like a pouch.
Hold head back but make sure you can still look into the mirrow.
While looking in the mirrow, put the drops into the pouch.
Let the pouch go. While head is back, blink a few times.
Wipe off any excess.

Do the same for the other eye.

Another vote for this method. It works.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

tedEbear — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:05:24 GMT

Try putting in an eye cup. EasyPeasy................tedEbear

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

chickenbutt — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:44:50 GMT

I also do the 'slight head tilt, pull out lower eye lid a bit to expose area, then put drops in there'. Works perfectly every time.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

hckynutjohn — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:21:34 GMT

@debcakes wrote:
I went for a routine eye exam and the Dr. said I have the beginning of dry eyes. I had no idea. She gave me some drops for it but so far they all have ended up on my upper lids, lower lids, eyelashes, and cheek. Seems no matter what I try, they don;t make it into my eyes.

Does anyone have any good advice? Thanks

Had cataract sugery on both eyes. 4 times a day for what seemed like forever

. Like you I never had much luck in the past so I had to find a way.

For me? I sat in a lounge chair/reclined as far back as I could/tipped my head back/pulled my lower lid out, and let'er rip. Best for me.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:15:00 GMT

Mine is a slight variation .... I put a couple drops in the corner of my eye and then lift my top lid and the drops run to the top .... then gently pull the lower lid so the drops run downward. That way, the eye drops cover the whole inner eye ball.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

shoekitty — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:27:59 GMT

I open top and bottom lid and roll eye back in the eye I am applying drop.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

Toppers — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:48:11 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Stand in front of a mirrow.
Pull the skin under your lower lashes out like a pouch.
Hold head back but make sure you can still look into the mirrow.
While looking in the mirrow, put the drops into the pouch.
Let the pouch go. While head is back, blink a few times.
Wipe off any excess.

Do the same for the other eye.

This is the way that I was taught to do it, too. It does work well.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

lulu2 — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:53:02 GMT

I've been using Restasis or Lotemax for about 8 years. I was taught to tilt my head back and close my eyes. With my fingers I gently open the outer corner of each eye then place a drop in the eye. This way nothing rolls down my cheeks.

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

shoekitty — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:13:49 GMT

Some eyedrops are almost tortuous to apply. My 94 year old Mom has to use eyedrops for glaucoma. They come in a set of several tiny, tiny bottles. The little bottles have a small dropper to deliver drop. It is one of those bendable plastic spigots you pull forward to dispense drop. It is hard! IDK why they use this system Must be a reason, but it is agony for Mom to dispense drop in each eye

Re: Is there a trick to using eye drops?

debcakes — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:46:22 GMT

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will try them all and see how they work. So far, I have used the method in front of the mirror and pulling out the lower lid. That way I can see exactly what I am doing. getting the drops in the corner of my eye is what was not working for me. Again, thanks for the tips. I am sure it will get easier with practice.