Eye Drops on Shabbat
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Question
Due to blurred vision, I received instructions from an ophthalmologist to apply anti-dryness eye drops every 3 hours for a month, and additionally to apply tea compresses to the eye in the morning and evening. Is this permissible on Shabbat, and in what manner?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
It is permitted to use the drops.
When applying the compresses, care must be taken not to squeeze the liquid into the eye, but only to place it on the eye.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 328