Picture showing how to put eye ointment in the eye

To use eye ointment pull the lower eyelid down with one or two fingers to create a pouch. Put a thin line of ointment in the pouch. Close the eye for 30 to 60 seconds to let the ointment absorb.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedDecember 17, 2009

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