eye drops

plural noun

\ˈī-ˌdräps

variants: or less commonly eyedrops

Definition of eye drops

: 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.— Oz Hopkins Koglin

Examples of eye drops in a Sentence

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Many patients take prescription eye drops to slow or prevent their vision loss, but there’s no proven way to reverse damage already done. — Rebecca Robbins, STAT, "A daredevil researcher’s latest quest: to restore sight lost to glaucoma using virtual reality," 2 July 2018 The 60-year-old woman has glaucoma and needs three types of prescription eye drops that collectively cost about $1,200 each month. — Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, "Obamacare: Outreach groups nervous as Trump remains silent on funding," 21 June 2018 Don’t use eye drops or ointments. Don’t take over-the-counter pain relievers on the way to the emergency room. — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Firework eye injury? Here's what to do," 3 July 2018 Steinemann treated Northup with special eye drops to control the inflammation and medication to prevent infection. — Ashley Welch, CBS News, "Fireworks display gone wrong nearly cost firefighter his vision," 29 June 2018 Most people will try to tough it out with more over-the-counter medications, eye drops and nasal sprays, Portnoy said. — Kelsey Ryan, kansascity, "Are your allergies getting worse? Climate change may be to blame," 19 June 2018 While your eyes heal from photokeratitis, the discomfort can be treated using over-the-counter eye drops, antibiotic drops, or ointment recommended by an ophthalmologist. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned From Staring at the Sun? Experts Weigh In," 6 Apr. 2018 For starters, redness-reducing eye drops could be your surprising culprit. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Exactly Causes Red, Bloodshot Eyes?," 25 May 2018 First, treat the inflammation with either a cortisone gel or redness-reducing eye drops. — Maureen Choi, Glamour, "The Best Glowy Skin Tips From Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist," 21 May 2018

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