Also known as vitamin H, biotin is one of the B complex vitamins that help the body convert food into energy. The word biotin comes from the ancient Greek word âbiotos,â which means âlifeâ or âsustenance.â B vitamins, and specifically biotin, help keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver, and nervous system healthy. Biotin is also a crucial nutrient during pregnancy, as itâs important for embryonic growth.
To use emergency eye wash: 1  Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. 2  Keep the eyes open and rotate the eyeballs in all directions to remove contamination from around the eyes. 3  An injured person may need help holding the eyelids open. Locate your eye wash and emergency shower. 2  An eye wash and emergency shower must be available within 10 seconds of unobstructed travel from where hazardous materials are used. 3  Keep the path clear and unobstructed to your safety equipment.
To apply eye ointment/drops/gels: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or top of the ointment tube or let it touch your eye. Always replace the cap tightly after each use. Tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. For drops/gels, place the dropper directly over the eye and squeeze out 1 or 2 drops as needed. Look down and gently close your eye for 1 or 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.