Israel
A 72-year-old male asked:
Is there any significance to the sequence in which i take eye drops for glaucoma? i use cospot, alphagan-p and xalatan (latanoprost). thanks.
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Any order is fine: Just wait about three minutes between simultaneous drops keeping eyes gently closed and pressing on the inside corner of the eye to the nose bone.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Aziz Khanifaranswered
Ophthalmology 20 years experience
No: The order does not matter. If all drops are to be taken at the same time of day, make nature you wait a little between drops to ensure they don't rinse each other out.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Yes: Your treating md will advise you, but a common practice is to use your cosopt™ and alphagan™ twice per day. You should wait at least 5' between eye drop instillation and also apply pressure to the inner corner of your eyelid for one minute. A twice/day regimen is ideally 12 hrs apart. Also, it does not matter the order. Xalatan™ is instilled generally close to bedtime by the same technique.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 18 years experience
No: There is no best order in which to administer these three eye drops. It is important to wait at least 5 minutes between each medication and it is best practice to close your eye and press on the inner corner of the eye for 1 minute after administration to ensure the medication is absorbed.
135 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 10, 2020
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.