The present invention relates to a process for the production of a device (1 ) for dispensing eye drops. The process comprises the steps of: providing a first container (2) and a second container (3) configured to be engaged in a fluid tight manner providing a spacer (4) introducing a water based solution (200) inside the first container (2) introducing a solution or dispersion comprising a drug inside the second container (3) arranging the spacer (4) between the first and second containers (2 3) engaging in a fluid tight manner the second container (3) and the first container (2) and freeze drying the solution or dispersion comprising the drug.