Ophthalmologist Michael Puente, Jr., MD, was still a resident when he heard the story of A.J. Betts, a 16-year-old boy from Des Moines, Iowa who died by suicide after enduring years of bullying because he was different.

If the thought of using eye drops makes your hands tremble and your heart race, you're not alone. Here are some ophthalmologist-approved tips to ease eye drop anxiety and improve success.