[blparent] Eyedrops?

[trishs]

Putting the drops into the corner of the eye is important, also, 
be sure to have a tissue or cloth to hold gently against that 
corner where the tear duct is so that less of the drops drip into 
the throat.  30 seconds was recommended to me.

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: Allie <alliemartins at gmail.com
>To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org
>Date sent: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:20:27 -0800
>Subject: Re: [blparent] Eyedrops?

>Hey Rebecca,

>Don't try to get the drops into her eye.  Just aim for the corner
>of her eye, near her nose, and they will go in.  It really works!

>--Allie


>> ----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com
>>To: <blparent at nfbnet.org
>>Date sent: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:30 -0500
>>Subject: [blparent] Eyedrops?

>>Hi guys.
>>Do any of you have any tips for administering eyedrops into a
>toddler?
>>I may be making this harder then it is, but am extremely tired
>and
>>stressed right now.
>>My little girl has pinkeye along with an ear infection which is
>also
>>causing vomiting.
>>We've got the ear infection under control, and my husband has
>done the
>>eyedrops.
>>I'm sure this won't be our first encounter with pink-eye so am
>looking
>>for tips.
>>Bring 'em on.

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