EYE CARE MADE SIMPLE:
A FRIENDLY GUIDE TO
USING EYE DROPS RIGHT!
COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Blurred or double vision
Discharge or crusting
Common Conditions
Common Watery eyes Treated with Eye Drops
Symptoms Eye pain
Redness
of Eye Swelling
Problems Itchy eyes
Light sensitivity Post-surgery
Dry eyes Glaucoma Eye allergies Eye infections
Seeing halos or flashes eye care
HOW EYE CONDITIONS ARE DIAGNOSED
Red flags or Serious
Symptoms Patient’s Medical and Eye Basic Eye Exam Tools Used:
Seek immediate medical care if you have: History Helps Identify: Penlight Tonometer
Sudden vision changes Previous eye conditions Checks pupil Measures intraocular
reaction and surface pressure
Severe eye pain Systemic illnesses affecting the eyes abnormalities (for glaucoma screening)
Thick yellow or green discharge es io
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Eye injury
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Examines internal eye
Chemical exposure such as: structures (retina, optic nerve)
Light sensitivity with pain
Red eyes with nausea or Snellen Chart
headache Allergies or reactions to medications Tests clarity of vision
Current symptoms
MEDICATIONS FOR EYE HEALTH SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP ON HOW TO APPLY EYE DROPS
Different eye conditions call for
different eye drops! Just like regular Standard procedure Tilt your head
pills, eye drops can come as an for instilling eye drops slightly back and
gently pull down the
antihistamine, antibiotic or even just correctly lower eyelid to form
as an anti dryness. Follow these steps! a pocket.
Always consult a doctor to get the right kind of
drop for your condition. Squeeze one drop
Hold the bottle into the lower eyelid
above the eye (either pocket
placing on the bridge
SUPPORTIVE CARE TIPS of the nose or above
(Try not to touch your eye,
eyelashes, or anything else
the eyebrow). with the bottle/dropper tip in
Simple habits can help protect order to keep it clean).
your eyes and prevent problems:
Let go of the eyelid
and close your eye Wipe away any
Wash your hands before touching whilst pressing gently on
liquid that falls on to
your eyes or contacts the inner corner of the your cheek with a
eye with your finger for tissue.
one minute.
Wear sunglasses and safety eyewear
when needed
Repeat with the Wait 5-10 minutes
other eye if the between each
Eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated drop is prescribed application of
for both eyes. different
Recap and store medications to
drops properly. allow absorption.
Avoid smoking and reduce screen
time Most drops expire 1 month after opening. Store them in a cool, dry place
Storage Tip: unless otherwise stated.
Have your eyes checked regularly
MONITORING PROGRESS AND FOLLOW UP
Why hygiene matters before and after application?
Dirty hands or dropper tips can cause eye infections and make
your medicine less effective. How Long Will You Use Follow-Up Schedule
Them? (Varies by Condition):
Conjunctivitis: Recheck in 3–5
When to See Your Doctor Again: Infections: 7–14 days
days if needed
Allergies: Seasonal or as
No improvement after a few days
needed Dry Eye: 2–4 weeks
Worsening redness, pain, or discharge
Inflammation: Weeks to Allergies: 1–2 weeks
Blurred vision or swelling
months (may need tapering) Post-surgery: 1 day, 1 week, 1
Eye feels dry, watery, or irritated
Glaucoma: Often lifelong month
You feel like there’s something stuck
Post-surgery: 2–6 weeks Infections: Every 1–2 days
in your eye
until improved
OPHTHALMOLOGY: SPECIAL PROJECT
GROUP 3E - 3
Members:
MATBAGAN, Imariel M. RAQUINTAN, Caleb D.
MENDOZA, Danna Bon C. ROMANO, Jan Andrei E.
NAZARETH, Jeremy C. ROTULO, Jhon Justin
PINEDA, Marie Catherine C. SALDAJENO, Jan Marian O.
RAAGAS, Erica M. SERVANDO, Hannah Eleanor Paz N.
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