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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Health First-of-their-kind eye drops reverse blindness in teen The topical gene therapy could one day help millions regain their vision.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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Dopp kit
A roomy Dopp kit will hold all your travel necessities: sunscreen, a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, contact solution or eye drops, a razor, shampoo, conditioner, and body and face wash.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2024
Antibiotic-steroid eye drops may be given to prevent infection and help the eyes heal.
—Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
There are treatments available to help slow the progression of myopia, including prescription atropine eye drops, special soft disposable contact lenses called MiSight, and hard contacts worn overnight known as orthokeratology, or ortho-K.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
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Big Think, 24 June 2024
Read more: How to take care of jewelry on vacation
Dopp kit
A roomy Dopp kit will hold all your travel necessities: sunscreen, a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, contact solution or eye drops, a razor, shampoo, conditioner, and body and face wash.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2024
Antibiotic-steroid eye drops may be given to prevent infection and help the eyes heal.
—Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
There are treatments available to help slow the progression of myopia, including prescription atropine eye drops, special soft disposable contact lenses called MiSight, and hard contacts worn overnight known as orthokeratology, or ortho-K.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
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“Eye drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20drops. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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