Instillation of Eye Drops and Ointments

 

Instillation of Eye Drops and Ointments

Overview

Ophthalmic medications may be used as:

  • diagnostic
  • treatment agents of ocular
  • adjuncts to surgical

Ointments are used for their lubricant property and to increase contact time of medication to the ocular surface. Ointments tend to blur the vision when first applied and, therefore, are often used at bedtime.

Objective

To deliver medication to the eye by way of ophthalmic drops or ointments.

Equipment

Eye drops or ointment as ordered Tissues

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Instillation of Eye Drops and Ointments