Table 1.
Questionnaire regarding the use of EDC – pre- and posttest
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How often do you remember to wash your hands before using your eye drops? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often do you remember to shake the bottle before use? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often do you manage to administer one eye drop to the eye? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often does the bottle tip touch the eye when using your eye drops? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often do the drops miss the eye? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often do you close the eye or press on the tear ducts after using drops? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How long do you do this for? | NA – no <1 minute 1–5 minutes |
| How often do you remember to leave 5 minutes between different drops? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| If you use drops and ointments, how often do you remember to use the drops first? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
| How often do you discard your drops bottle after 28 days of use? | Every time Often Once a week or less |
Abbreviations: EDC, eye drop chart; NA, not answered.