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Using Eye Drops

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Ten steps for how to use eye drops.

Online Medical Reviewer: Diane Horowitz MD

Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Paula Goode RN BSN MSN

Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2023

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