Restasis should be used exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. The usual dose is one drop in each affected eye twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.
Before using Restasis, wash your hands thoroughly to help prevent contamination and reduce the risk of eye infection. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper or allowing it to come into contact with your eye, fingers, or any other surface.
Some formulations of Restasis may require gentle mixing before use. If instructed, gently turn the vial upside down several times until the solution appears evenly mixed. The liquid should have a milky white appearance. If you have any questions about how to prepare or use your eye drops, speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Restasis
Step 1: Wash Your Hands
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling your eye drops.
Step 2: Get Into a Comfortable Position
Sit down or stand in a comfortable position. Tilt your head back slightly and look upward toward the ceiling.
Step 3: Create a Pocket for the Eye Drop
Using one finger, gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket between your eye and eyelid.
Step 4: Position the Dropper
Hold the dropper above your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or surrounding skin with the dropper tip.
Step 5: Apply the Eye Drop
Place one drop into the pocket formed by your lower eyelid.
Step 6: Close Your Eye Gently
After applying the drop, slowly close your eye. Avoid blinking repeatedly, squeezing your eyelids tightly, or squinting, as this may cause the medication to drain out of the eye.
Step 7: Help Keep the Medication in the Eye
Gently press a finger against the inner corner of your eye, near the nose, for 1 to 2 minutes. This helps reduce drainage of the medication and allows more of the medicine to remain in the eye.
Additional Tips
- Use Restasis approximately 12 hours apart each day.
- Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface.
- Follow the dosing schedule recommended by your healthcare provider.
- Continue using Restasis regularly, even if you do not notice immediate improvement.
- Because Restasis works gradually, it may take several weeks or months to experience the full benefits of treatment.
If you have difficulty applying your eye drops or experience any problems while using Restasis, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for assistance.
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