eye drops
plural noun
variants
or less commonly eyedrops
: a medicated solution for the eyes that is applied in drops
—usually singular and hyphenated when used before another noun
Most cases of chronic glaucoma are treated with eye-drop medications that reduce pressure in the eye.—
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There are treatments available to help slow the progression of myopia, including prescription atropine eye drops, special soft disposable contact lenses called MiSight, and hard contacts worn overnight known as orthokeratology, or ortho-K.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
They can be taken as pills, nasal sprays or eye drops.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
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Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
They can be taken as pills, nasal sprays or eye drops.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for eye drops
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“Eye drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20drops. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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