Which cap color is used for anesthetic eye drops?

• A. White
• B. Yellow
• C. Purple
• D. Orange

Answer: (A)

Color coding for ophthalmic meds helps staff quickly identify the drug type and avoid mix-ups during preparation and administration. White caps are commonly used to indicate anesthetic eye drops, signaling that the solution is intended to numb the eye for procedures. This clear visual cue helps distinguish anesthetics from other drops like antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, which may use different cap colors in many systems. So in this context, the white cap is the indicator for anesthetic eye drops. Other colors exist for different drug classes, but they don’t indicate anesthetic in this standard coding. Remember, anesthetic drops are for short-term use and must be used carefully to avoid corneal toxicity.