eye drops

American  

Or eyedrops

plural noun

Medicine/Medical.

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

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Etymology

Origin of eye drops

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Atropine eye drops are typically used to dilate the pupil before eye exams.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Consider Vizz eye drops, which reduce age-related blurry near vision.

From The Wall Street Journal

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