Why should I wait between putting in eye drops?
JAN 04, 2016
Question:
What are repercussions of not waiting five minutes between drops after cataract surgery?
Answer:
It is important so that the initial drops can be properly absorbed. So to avoid the second drop from washing out the first drop, a waiting time is advised. Five minutes is traditional, but a minute or so fewer from this advised time-frame is not critical.
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