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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Among his requisites are his passport, chargers, toiletries, eye drops, Apple Watch, sunglasses, reading glasses, notebook, and Sharpies.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The New England Aquarium offers them amenities, including physical therapy, eye drops, foot ointment, acupuncture and special fish that have been injected with extra water to promote kidney functioning.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Only use eye drops containing chondroitin sulfate if your healthcare provider has prescribed them.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
And there are great over-the-counter eye drops that are antihistamines.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The New England Aquarium offers them amenities, including physical therapy, eye drops, foot ointment, acupuncture and special fish that have been injected with extra water to promote kidney functioning.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Only use eye drops containing chondroitin sulfate if your healthcare provider has prescribed them.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
And there are great over-the-counter eye drops that are antihistamines.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 22 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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