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eye drop noun[ Cusually plural ] (alsoeyedrop, eye-drop)uk /ˈaɪ ˌdrɒp/ us /ˈaɪ ˌdrɑːp/ liquid medicine put into the eyes, for example to cure an infection or to stop the eyes from feeling sore: Glaucoma can be treated with laser surgery or eye drops. The eyedrops can be used to soothe itchy eyes. Her doctor said she should continue with the eye-drops and avoid eye strain. Compare
ear drops She was using steroid eye drops after undergoing laser surgery. The drug can be administered as a nasal spray or as eye drops. This is a common and effective eyedrop used to treat glaucoma. We determined that twice weekly doses of atropine eyedrops are just as effective as daily eyedrop treatments. Consider taking some antibiotic eye-drops with you. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medicines & drugs analgesia anti-AIDS anti-asthma anti-cancer anti-cholesterol anticoagulant anxiolytic astragalus atropine bactericide beta blocker laxative Milk of Magnesia naloxone Novocaine NSAID Nurofen quinine Rescue Remedy valerian |