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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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
Youngs was given eye drops and told to come back in a couple of weeks if the issue persisted.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
In 2023, non-sterile eye drops made in India were sold in the U.S., blinding at least 14 people and killing several more.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Although my health insurance paid for the majority of the expenses, I was still left with significant costs—Uber rides to and from daily doctor's appointments, at-home nursing care, prescription eye drops, and custom medical devices that ultimately saved my eyesight—all of which weren't covered.
—Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alana Wise, NPR, 15 May 2025
Youngs was given eye drops and told to come back in a couple of weeks if the issue persisted.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
In 2023, non-sterile eye drops made in India were sold in the U.S., blinding at least 14 people and killing several more.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Although my health insurance paid for the majority of the expenses, I was still left with significant costs—Uber rides to and from daily doctor's appointments, at-home nursing care, prescription eye drops, and custom medical devices that ultimately saved my eyesight—all of which weren't covered.
—Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Eye drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20drops. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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