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eye drops

American

Or eyedrops

plural noun

Medicine/Medical.

drops for use in the eyes, as to relieve discomfort or to dilate the pupils before an eye examination.

Etymology

Origin of eye drops

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Prescription eye drops Alphagan and Combigan, chronic inflammation treatment Humira, and thyroid hormone replacement medication Synthroid are among the drugs AbbVie will offer on the portal.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

She said she became sick and her vision got blurry without her prescribed eye drops.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Given the large potential market for Sydnexis’ eye drops, might cost considerations have influenced the FDA’s decision?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

These molecules could eventually be developed into treatments, possibly in the form of eye drops or supplements, that slow or prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

“I am so glad to see you here this evening, because this afternoon my optometrist gave me eye drops and I couldn’t see a thing! Before I officially illuminate our Olympic torch...”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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