Abstract: An improved swab for use only on the eyelid, whose lateral configuration exceeds its vertical and in which lateral configuration there exists a lateral valley defined by a pair of substantially parallel peaks and in which the proximal peak is lower than the distal peak so as to facilitate engagement and cleansing of the eyelid margin both on the anterior and posterior surfaces thereof simultaneously, and which further includes an antibiotic or other medicant previously infused into the swab to form a prepared immediately usable medicinal instrumentality.