Specifications

41 II For Camera Operators (Pullout section)
The EyePACS Handbook: Tools for Program Success
2. Explain to patient that one drop will be instilled in each eye to increase pupil
size. Blurred vision and light sensitivity may be experienced for two to four
hours. Care should be taken when driving or performing other potentially
dangerous activities until the effect of the drops goes away. In rare instances the
effects may last for two days.
3. The bottle of drops should be discarded if the nozzle appears discolored or
contaminated. Do not use expired eye drops.
4. Hold the bottle a half inch to one inch from the eye while instilling drop. If
simultaneous contact occurs with the drops, the eye and the bottle, then the
drops should be discarded due to contamination.
5. Patient can then pat eyes dry with a tissue without vigorously rubbing eyes.
6. Wait 15 to 30 minutes for drops to take effect.
7. After photography, give the patient plastic sun shields before leaving the clinic
in order to avoid light sensitivity.
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