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A member asked:

I have dry eye and on restasis for a while & good results i do 2-3 drops per eye 2x a day. just realized its 1drop. did i do damage? am scared.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not really: Just use it one drop twice a day. In order to avoid eye drop medicine into your system just pinch the inner corners of your eyes after application for a few mins. This will enable you to block tear drainage system from your eye to your nose then to the system.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 12/20/2015

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