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I tone say while putting cap by mistake hands touch tip of drops than whether it gets contaminated and what if you put that's drop in eye ...why full 10ml to be used else thrown if not used in 30days ?
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If your hands are clean,for one time it is OK.if hands are soiled,pl do not use.pl do not use 30 days after ,opening the bottle.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Avoid touching the tip of eyedrop bottle.
Wash hands prior to putting drops.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Nothing to worry for one time touch
But your hands should be washed before using the drops
You can use bottle opener
Pharmaceutical companies recommend discarding ophthalmic drugs 28 days after opening.
This is because the preservatives inside can start to break down and allow bacteria to grow
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