Free online eye drops timer

Eye Drops Timer

Space eye drops without watching the clock. Pick a 5, 10, or 15 minute wait, start the countdown after your first drop, and get clear prompts for the next drop or ointment step.

Ready after the first drop?

Use the drop as directed, gently close your eye if instructed, then start the wait before the next drop.

First dropUse as directed
WaitLet it absorb
Next dropPrepare bottle
DoneFollow schedule

How to use this eye drops timer

  1. Use your first eye drop exactly as directed on your label or care plan.
  2. Choose the wait time your instructions recommend, such as 5 or 10 minutes.
  3. Start the countdown and avoid rushing the next drop.
  4. When the timer finishes, continue with the next drop, ointment, or routine step as directed.

Common spacing presets

5 minutes is a common wait between different eye drops. 10 or 15 minutes may be useful when your instructions call for a longer gap, or when you are spacing drops and ointment.

This is a reminder, not a dosing schedule. If your prescription, bottle, pharmacist, or eye doctor gives a different time, use that instead.

Eye drops timer FAQ

Why wait between different eye drops?

Waiting can help prevent the second drop from washing away the first. The right wait depends on your product and care instructions.

Should eye ointment go before or after drops?

Many routines place ointment after drops because ointment can blur vision and coat the eye. Follow your exact instructions if they give a specific order.

Can I use this for artificial tears?

Yes, if you simply need a spacing countdown. Use preservative-free tears, medicated drops, or ointments only as directed on the label or by your clinician.