Answer
Some liquid can drain through the tear duct towards the nose and throat. Gently pressing the inner corner of the closed eye can reduce drainage.
Sources for this answer
- Hayeeze 1mg/ml Eye Drops Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.