Using eye drops correctly can be difficult, but there are several useful compliance aids available to help.
This page informs you about the different aids available and where you can get them from.
Where can I get these compliance aids from?
All of the compliance aids in this leaflet are available free to Moorfields patients, either from your clinic or from the pharmacy. Please speak to a member of the pharmacy team foradvice on the best compliance aids to use with your eye drops.
If you are not a Moorfields patient, some compliance aids are available via prescription fromyour GP as listed above. Compliance aids are also available to buy from various mobility outlets.
Autodrop®
- For all eye drop bottles.
- Positions over the eye for accurate application of drops.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
Autosqueeze®
- For all eye drop bottles.
- Designed to make it easier to squeeze the bottle.
- Positions over the eye for accurate application of drops.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
ComplEye®
- For use with Hylotears® and Hyloforte® bottles.
- Positions over the eye for accurate application of drops.
- Available via GP NHS prescription.
Drop Aid® Single Dose
- For use with single-dose eye drops.
- For accurate positioning and easier grip control.
- Designed to make it easier to squeeze the drop out.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
Eyot – Alcon Eyot®
- For use with Travatan® and Duotrav® bottles.
- For accurate positioning of eye drops; ideal for people who have difficulty squeezing the bottle.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
Eyot - Thea Eyot®
- For use with single-dose eye drops.
- For accurate positioning and easier grip control.
- Designed to make it easier to squeeze the drop out.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
Opticare®
- For all round 2.5ml - 15mls eye drop bottles.
- Positions over the eye for accurate application of drops.
- Designed to make it easier to squeeze the bottle.
- Available via GP NHS prescription.
Opticare Arthro®
- For most round bottles.
- Available via GP NHS prescription.
- Two sizes available:
- Size 5 for 2.5ml and 5ml bottles.
- Size 10 for 10ml and 15ml bottles.
- Ideal for those with severe arthritis or limited hand or shoulder movement.
- Designed to make it easier to squeeze the bottle.
- Positions over the eye for accurate application of drops.
Rubber eye drop bottle opener
- For use with most eye drop bottles.
- Helps open the lid of the bottle.
- Not available via GP NHS prescription.
- Available to buy from various mobility outlets.
video transcript
Before putting in your eyedrops, first check that the drops are still in date.
If you were using a new bottle of eyedrops also check that the seal is not broken make sure you're putting the correct drops into the correct eye.
Let the correct time to instil your drops. Place a clean tissue on a flat surface wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water invert the bottle two or three times to ensure the contents are evenly mixed together.
Remove the lid and place it on the tissue tilt your head back, pull down your lower lid and form a small pocket. Make sure that the tip of the bottle does not come into contact with your skin or eyelashes as it might contaminate the drops.
Look up and gently squeeze the bottle so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by your lower lid.
Blink the drops in press lightly on the inner corner of your eye this enables more of the drop to be absorbed and not run away down your tear duct.
Wipe any excess fluid from your closed eyelids with a clean tissue.
Recap your drop bottle if you have more than one drop to instil. Wait at least 5 minutes before putting in another drop.
Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any traces of medication.
If you have any problems please contact our nurse led helpline service Moorfields Direct on 0207 566 2345
Need further advice?
Please speak to the Moorfields pharmacy team, a nurse or your doctor for advice on how best to use your eye drops, and about the different compliance aids available.
Our pharmacies
- Moorfields pharmacy at City Road
Monday to Friday, 9am–9pm Saturday 9am–5pm
Phone: 0207 566 2369
- Moorfields pharmacy at St George’s
Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm Saturday 9am-5pm
Phone: 0208 725 3350
- Moorfields pharmacy at Ealing
Monday toFriday, 9.30am–6pm
Phone: 0208 967 5774
- Moorfields pharmacy at Northwick Park
Monday to Friday, 9.30am–6pm
Phone: 020 3182 4024
Author: Sarah Thomas, lead pharmacist for satellite services (east and new projects)
Approval date: April 2018
Review date: April 2020