eye drops
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of eye drops
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The restored visual behaviors appeared after injection into the eye and also following topical administration as eye drops.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
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
He fell twice, had to apply eye drops after being bothered by swelling under his right eye and resorted to using sawdust to help him grip his racquet in the humidity.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
And I guess I know why those eye drops are called True Sight.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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