Also indicated to flush eye prior to
applying eye medication.
MEDICATIONS: You will need to have the time, willingness, and skill to
apply eye medications before and after cataract surgery, initially four times daily, and continuing for approximately SIX WEEKS after cataract surgery on a gradually decreasing frequency.
Not exact matches
Normally,
medications applied to the skin, inhaled through the nose, or
applied to the
eyes are safe for breastfeeding.
This does not
apply for liquid
medication or tablets as you can't really warm them up (liquid
medication is often required to be chilled anyway), but for babies who need ear drops,
eye drops or cream administered, taking away the chill may stop this task from being a disaster.
Eye Injuries: NEVER
apply any
medication to an
eye without seeking veterinary attention first.
We will demonstrate how to
apply ear,
eye, and other topical
medications to ensure proper application.
Pain
medication for pets can be
applied topically to your pet's
eye and skin for pain relief (as a steroid cream), taken orally, or as a steroid injection into the joints and muscles.
If
applying another
medication to the same
eye, wait 10 minutes before the next application.
If you are using both
eye drops and ointment,
apply the
eye drops first, spaced at 5 to 10 minute intervals if you are using more than one
eye drop
medication, and wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before
applying the ointment.
Also, the tear ducts drain into the nasal cavity and the oral cavity; drooling may be seen for a short time after treatment due to a bitter tasting
medication applied in the
eye.
Soaps and topical
medications can be major irritants, so sure to protect your dog's
eyes before bathing him or
applying ointments or flea - control formulas.
Fortunately, the Court
applied the criterion of intended use of the
medication as key in defining substitutability for
eye treatment
medication.