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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Your ophthalmologist will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection and reduce swelling.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Mar. 2025
Your doctor will direct you to use eye drops after surgery.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Mar. 2025
Your doctor will direct you to use eye drops after surgery.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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
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 25 Mar. 2025.
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