What is OU? & Eye Pain Meds?

eye drop applications

by jonathan bristol
(antigua west indies)

OU? and Eye Pain Meds Question

What does "ou" stand for as in eye drop application?

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OU Stands for...
by: David Shedd

OU stands for "BOTH EYES." For example, a doctor may write "1 gtt OU HS" on a prescription for eye drops. This means "One drop into both eyes at bedtime."

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You can find out more about abbreviations at: Pharmacy Abbreviations and
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Eye pain meds

by Max
(Bloomington,MN)

What is the best Pain Med for a scratch on your eye? Constantly burns...

Answer: I recommend that you get your eye checked out by your doctor and your doctor can make that call.

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