Place the following steps for eyedrop administration in the correct order.

• A. 6, 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
• B. 6, 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
• C. 2, 6, 5, 4, 3, 1
• D. 6, 2, 4, 5, 3, 1

Answer: (A)

Safe eye drop administration relies on clean technique and delivering the medication into the conjunctival sac in a logical order. Start with hand hygiene to prevent infection and to keep the bottle uncontaminated. Then confirm you have the correct medication and dose so you aren’t giving the wrong drug or amount. Position the head tilted back so gravity helps the drop reach the eye and so you can access the conjunctival space easily. Gently pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a small pocket where the drop will pool. Keep the dropper tip away from the eye and above the eye, and release a single drop into that conjunctival pocket. After the drop is in, recap the bottle to maintain sterility and prevent contamination. This sequence ensures safe, effective delivery and minimizes contamination and unnecessary exposure.