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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Quality concerns have dogged the industry for years: In 2023, four people died after using tainted eye drops made in India, and others had to have their eyeballs surgically removed.
—Katherine Dailey, ProPublica, 18 June 2025
In the first visit after surgery, you may be prescribed different eye drops to help prevent infection or inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Research shows that proactive use of antihistamine eye drops can help reduce these symptoms.15
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—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Some of the affected products in past recalls included eye drops from national brands like CVS Health, Target and Rite Aid.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 May 2025
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Katherine Dailey, ProPublica, 18 June 2025
In the first visit after surgery, you may be prescribed different eye drops to help prevent infection or inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Research shows that proactive use of antihistamine eye drops can help reduce these symptoms.15
14.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Some of the affected products in past recalls included eye drops from national brands like CVS Health, Target and Rite Aid.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 May 2025
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 2 Jul. 2025.
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