Instilling eye drops and ointment in a baby or young child

Extra care is necessary when instilling eye drops and eye ointment in babies and children. It is also important that parents and carers are taught how to continue the treatment when the child leaves the eye clinic or hospital setting. Allow parents to practice, and supervise and support them until t...

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Published in:Community eye health 2010-03, Vol.23 (72), p.15-15
Main Authors: Mason, Ingrid, Stevens, Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Drug
How to
Infant
Instillation
Practical Nursing
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Summary:Extra care is necessary when instilling eye drops and eye ointment in babies and children. It is also important that parents and carers are taught how to continue the treatment when the child leaves the eye clinic or hospital setting. Allow parents to practice, and supervise and support them until they feel confident to do it on their own.
ISSN:0953-6833
1993-7288