How should I use echothiophate iodide ophthalmic?
Your doctor will perform an eye examination to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using echothiophate iodide ophthalmic.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Echothiophate iodide ophthalmic can affect your pupils, which may cause temporary vision problems. Use this medicine at bedtime to make these problems less bothersome. If you use this medicine twice per day, use your second dose at bedtime.
Wash your hands before and after using the eye drops.
After placing a drop in your eye, close your eyes and gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. This will keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using echothiophate iodide ophthalmic.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Throw away any unused echothiophate iodide drops after 4 weeks.