Daily use of Eye Drops
-Before using your eyedrops wash your hands thoroughly. Be seated and lean your head backwards or lay down and look at the ceiling. Then follow the next steps.
-Slightly pull your lower lid using your index.
-Look up. Let a drop fall between your widely opened eyelids. Do not wipe your eyes and don’t let the vial touch your eyes, eyelids, or face.
-Close your eyes. Gently press into the inside corner of your eye (this prevents the medication to fall through your esophagus. Continue to pressure for at least 2-3 minutes.
-Repeat these steps to do the same in your other eye. Wait 2 to 5 minutes to pour ant other type of eye drops.
Side effects
There is a chance that the glaucoma eye drops or tablets may cause you some type of unwanted side effects. Contact your doctor if :
-you feel Headaches
-you feel Redness or irritation of the eyes
-The color of your iris has changed
-You feel fatigue
-You feel nausea, anorexia or gastric irritation
Immediately contact your doctor in case of
-Chest pain
-Heavy breathing
-Blurry vision