SANTA BARBARA VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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EYE CLINIC
1. First, soak a clean washcloth in warm water,
• Wring it out,
• Lay it over your closed eyelids for 30 seconds
• When it cools off, re-soak it
• Wring it out again,
• Soak again.
• You should soak for 1-2 minutes.
2. As an alternative,
• Soak a washcloth in room temperature tap water,
• Microwave it for 15 seconds on medium setting,
• Then soak your closed eyelids.
3. After soaking with a warm cloth (which will soften the sticky oil), apply pressure
on your eyelids as follows:
4. For the lower lids,
• Look up,
• Put your finger on the lower eyelid directly over the eyelashes,
• Gently push in;
• Your eyeball might sink back a bit;
• Using a slight circular motion while pressing in helps;
• Press on the lower lid in the center, on the side near your ear, and the side
near your nose.
5. For the upper lids,
• Close your eyes,
• Put your finger on the upper lid directly over the lashes;
• Gently push in while using a circular motion;
• Press on the upper lid in the center, on the side near your ear, and the side
near your nose.
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Massage each eyelid for about 15 seconds.
7. You should do this eyelid massage for the following eye condition:
_________________________________________________________________.
You should do this eyelid massage for _______________(duration of condition).
9. Please call the Eye Clinic at ( ) - with any questions or problems.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
On weekends, go to the VA Urgent Care Clinic or local Emergency Room if needed.
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