Scroll down for a brief instructional video and step-by-step instructions

Daylight Savings and British Summer Time
The alarm times will shift by 1 hour because of the iPhone's operating system.
Click here for help with adjusting alarm times after Daylight Savings


FAQ

How do I adjust my alarm times after Daylight Savings?

How do I edit an eye drop's schedule or delete an eyedrop?

How do I change an alarm time?

How do I change the alarm volume?

How will alerts be displayed?

​How do I add a medication that I can't find in the database?

​Will it send alerts to my Apple Watch?

I put in an eyedrop before the scheduled time - what should I do?

How can I quickly view today's schedule?

What should I do when I travel and change time zones?

Can I have different schedules for my right eye and left eye?
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90 second Instructional Video

Step by step instructions

  • To add an eyedrop to your schedule, click on the + button.
  • Scroll down to find your drop or use the search box (need to be connected to the internet).  If you can't find your drop, click on the + button and manually enter it.
  • Select your drop and then make changes using the touchscreen.  The cap color and drop name can be edited.  Edit a specific alarm time by clicking on it.  Click the green 'Add' button when done.
  • Use the My Drops screen to edit or delete an eyedrop.  Simply click anywhere on the drop you want to change.
  • Use the Schedule screen to view your upcoming drops.  The boxes will be automatically checked off if you click "Ok" in the alert.  If needed, you can check or uncheck a box using the touchscreen.
  • Use the iPhone's notification center to see your alerts.  Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Notification Center.  Then, click on the EyeDropAlarm alert.  Another option is to press firmly on the alert and then click on either the "Snooze" or "Ok" button.​


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​Tips

  • The notifications are temporary by default. To change this, go to your iPhone's Settings and select 'Notifications'. Scroll down and select EyeDropAlarm. Click on 'Banner Style' to change from 'Temporary' to 'Persistent.'
  • The alerts can be viewed on an Apple Watch.
  • On most iPhones, the volume of the app's sound alerts is controlled by the ringer volume.  
  • Use the app's settings screen to change the alarm sound.  
  • Use the iPhone's silent side button to silence alert sounds and have the phone vibrate instead.  
  • Use the app's settings screen to make changes to snooze duration and gap between drops scheduled for the same time.  You can also see instructions on how to put in drops.
  • If you administer an eyedrop before the scheduled time, use the touchscreen to check off the box.  Checking off the box will not cancel the scheduled alert.  When the alert arrives, click "OK".  If you are going to sleep and want to silence the scheduled future alert, use the app's settings screen to select "No Sound" or use the iPhone's "Do Not Disturb" feature.
  • When traveling, the alarm times will stay on your original time zone (8 pm in California will become 11 pm in New York).  If you want to adjust the alarm times, use the My Drops screen to edit a drops' alarm times.  Another option is to delete the drop, and then add it back using the + button while you are in the new time zone.
  • Daylight savings:  the alarm times will shift by 1 hour on the Sunday of daylight savings weekend. To change the alarm times, first use the My Drops screen to change the drop's "Start date" to the Monday after daylight savings and click "Save." Then, edit the number of days and alarm times as needed. Another option is to wait until after the Sunday of daylight savings has passed by, and then delete the drop and add it back using the + button. 
  • You can reset the Schedule screen by going to the My Drops screen and then returning to the Schedule screen. 
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