eyedrop
Liquid ocular medication
Eyedrop is a drop of liquid medication applied to the eye, usually to treat infection, reduce pressure, or relieve dryness.
Almost always plural: The doctor prescribed eyedrops for her glaucoma.
An eyedropper is the small squeezable tube used to dispense them.
Bacteria-killing medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
vasoconstrictor · glaucoma · beta-blocker · prostaglandin · mydriatic · antiviral · antifungal · hypotensive
Impart gradually over time
- administerManage or dispense
- dispenseGive out in portions
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
bottle · vial · dispenser · dosage · drops · applicator · tip · sterile
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
lacrimal · ocular · ophthalmic · lens · retina
Crimson-hued state
- allergyAdverse immune response
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- glaucomaPressure damages optic nerve
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
irritation · inflammation · infection · blepharitis · keratitis · uveitis · stinging · burning
antibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
anti-inflammatory · vasoconstrictor · glaucoma · beta-blocker · prostaglandin · mydriatic · antiviral · antifungal · hypotensive · timolol
instill
Impart gradually over time
- administerManage or dispense
- dispenseGive out in portions
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
squeeze · bottle · vial · dispenser · dosage · drops · applicator · tip · sterile · single-use
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- irisEye's pigmented disc
redness
Crimson-hued state
- allergyAdverse immune response
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- glaucomaPressure damages optic nerve
itching · irritation · inflammation · infection · blepharitis · keratitis · uveitis · stinging · burning · watery
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
saline · soothing · relief · comfort · refreshing · gel · ointment · viscosity · hyaluronic · preservative-free
eyedropcontact lens
Worn on the eyeball
eye surgery · laser eye surgery · corrective lens · eyeglasses · eye patch
eyedroporal medication
Drugs swallowed whole
pill · tablet · injection · capsule · suppository