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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Patient Services and Education

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To reduce systemic absorption of glaucoma eye drops, patients should be instructed to
  1. apply pressure on lacrimal ducts.
  2. look up then down.
  3. pull upper lid up.
  4. pull lower lid up.
Explanation
Answer: A - apply pressure on lacrimal ducts.

To reduce systemic absorption of glaucoma eye drops, patients should be instructed to apply pressure on lacrimal ducts when instilling the drops. Pulling down the lower lid and looking up or lying down while instilling the eye drops are other tips that should be passed onto the patient.
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