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
Recent Examples on the Web
They can be taken as pills, nasal sprays or eye drops.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Current treatment strategies include eye drops, laser treatments, and surgical procedures—but each has its limitations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
Eye Prescriptions An ophthalmologist may advise prescription eye drops to reduce watery eyes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
These could be eye drops, medicated or saline nose sprays or oral tablets.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Your doctor might also recommend medicated eye drops.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
However, there have been reports of possibly fake Lumify eye drops resulting in eye irritation, pain and infection.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Hydrating eyes using a spray or wiping cloth is great for those who struggle with using eye drops.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2024
Medicine Format The four most common types of antihistamines are tablets, liquids, nasal sprays, and eye drops.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Current treatment strategies include eye drops, laser treatments, and surgical procedures—but each has its limitations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
Eye Prescriptions An ophthalmologist may advise prescription eye drops to reduce watery eyes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
These could be eye drops, medicated or saline nose sprays or oral tablets.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Your doctor might also recommend medicated eye drops.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
However, there have been reports of possibly fake Lumify eye drops resulting in eye irritation, pain and infection.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 31 Jan. 2024
Hydrating eyes using a spray or wiping cloth is great for those who struggle with using eye drops.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2024
Medicine Format The four most common types of antihistamines are tablets, liquids, nasal sprays, and eye drops.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
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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 16 Apr. 2024.
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