Where do you apply eye ointments?

Where do you apply eye ointments?

• A. On the conjunctival sac
• B. In the inner corner of the eye near the nose
• C. On the cornea
• D. On the eyelid margin

Answer: (B)

The medicine for eye ointments is placed into the conjunctival sac, the space between the eyelids and the eyeball, so it can coat the surface as you blink. Starting near the inner corner of the eye (medial canthus) helps the ointment enter that space and spread across the ocular surface rather than sitting on the outside of the lid or draining away. Depositing directly on the cornea isn’t the intended method, since ointments are designed to coat the conjunctival surface and stabilize there; applying to the eyelid margin is less effective because the product won’t stay in contact with the eye surface long enough to provide proper relief.

The medicine for eye ointments is placed into the conjunctival sac, the space between the eyelids and the eyeball, so it can coat the surface as you blink. Starting near the inner corner of the eye (medial canthus) helps the ointment enter that space and spread across the ocular surface rather than sitting on the outside of the lid or draining away. Depositing directly on the cornea isn’t the intended method, since ointments are designed to coat the conjunctival surface and stabilize there; applying to the eyelid margin is less effective because the product won’t stay in contact with the eye surface long enough to provide proper relief.