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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According to the university, there is no cure for VND but there are vaccines issued as eye drops.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Prescription eye drops can be prescribed for certain eye conditions and allergies.1
Prevention
Crusty eyes can be uncomfortable, but proper preventative care can help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
While there’s no cure for glaucoma, most people can manage the condition with the use of eye drops, laser treatment, surgery, or a combination of all three.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
Superstore of its products ongoing, including eye drops that may be contaminated with fungus, cucumber that may be contaminated with salmonella, tortilla strips with undeclared allergens and waffles with potential listeria contamination.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Prescription eye drops can be prescribed for certain eye conditions and allergies.1
Prevention
Crusty eyes can be uncomfortable, but proper preventative care can help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
While there’s no cure for glaucoma, most people can manage the condition with the use of eye drops, laser treatment, surgery, or a combination of all three.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
Superstore of its products ongoing, including eye drops that may be contaminated with fungus, cucumber that may be contaminated with salmonella, tortilla strips with undeclared allergens and waffles with potential listeria contamination.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Eye drops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20drops. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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