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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Using nonsterile eye drops that harbor bacteria and fungus can cause eye infections, which can become severe because the immune system has a hard time accessing the eyeball and fighting the microbes.
—C. Michael White, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The eye drops are dosed based on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements taken in the doctor’s office, typically once every several months.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Using nonsterile eye drops that harbor bacteria and fungus can cause eye infections, which can become severe because the immune system has a hard time accessing the eyeball and fighting the microbes.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Health officials urge anyone who used the eye drops and experienced eye pain, redness, or vision changes to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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C. Michael White, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The eye drops are dosed based on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements taken in the doctor’s office, typically once every several months.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Using nonsterile eye drops that harbor bacteria and fungus can cause eye infections, which can become severe because the immune system has a hard time accessing the eyeball and fighting the microbes.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Health officials urge anyone who used the eye drops and experienced eye pain, redness, or vision changes to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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 17 Apr. 2026.
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