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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Examples of eye drops in a Sentence
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In its liquid form, illicit fentanyl can be found in nasal sprays and eye drops, and dropped onto paper or small candies.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
Other courtside essentials in her bag include eye drops, chapstick, and a phone charger.
—Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Federal health regulators reported that due to the industry’s recent manufacturing issues with eye drops, officials conducted sampling and testing based on Dr. Berne’s drops and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
In February, another type of eye drops, called EzriCare Artificial Tears, were recalled due to contamination with drug-resistant bacteria.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
There is limited research that eye drops formulated with a low concentration castor oil mixture helped with dry eyes and blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelids.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023
Last year, Walsh spoke to PEOPLE about several of her beauty essentials, including hydrating eye drops and a lash-enhancing serum.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
Trending News Many seniors now eligible to get another COVID booster Avoiding these trigger foods could help your IBS, other gut issues After flurry of recalls, are eye drops safe to use?
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2023
And several of those are usually cleared up by a quick course of antibiotics or even a few eye drops.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 30 June 2023
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The Dallas Morning News, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
Other courtside essentials in her bag include eye drops, chapstick, and a phone charger.
—Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Federal health regulators reported that due to the industry’s recent manufacturing issues with eye drops, officials conducted sampling and testing based on Dr. Berne’s drops and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
In February, another type of eye drops, called EzriCare Artificial Tears, were recalled due to contamination with drug-resistant bacteria.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
There is limited research that eye drops formulated with a low concentration castor oil mixture helped with dry eyes and blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelids.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023
Last year, Walsh spoke to PEOPLE about several of her beauty essentials, including hydrating eye drops and a lash-enhancing serum.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
Trending News Many seniors now eligible to get another COVID booster Avoiding these trigger foods could help your IBS, other gut issues After flurry of recalls, are eye drops safe to use?
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2023
And several of those are usually cleared up by a quick course of antibiotics or even a few eye drops.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 30 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1762, in the meaning defined above
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“Eye drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20drops. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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