A METHOD OF DROP ADMINISTRATION

Self-administering drops can be a daunting task for many patients. The authors describe a method of drop administration that allows a patien t to accurately place drops without the need for special devices or to uching the eye. With the bottle of drops held upside down, the back of the thumb is rested on the forehead to stabilize the bottle, The bott le tip can be seen over the eye. The other hand retracts the inferior lid to catch the drop. Poor compliance is common and is often caused b y difficulties with drop administration. This simple technique may imp rove compliance.