eyedrops

Liquid ocular relief

Eyedrops are liquid medication or solution applied directly to the eye, typically from a small squeeze bottle with a narrow tip.

They treat conditions like dryness, allergies, infections, or glaucoma, or simply rinse debris from the eye: The doctor prescribed eyedrops for my pink eye.

Also spelled as two words: eye drops.

dryness

artificial tears

Manufactured eye moisture drops

hydration · gritty · scratchy · irritation · burning · stinging · sandy · redness · tearlessness · blinking

medical

ophthalmic

Relating to eyes

conjunctivitis · antibiotic · antihistamine · corticosteroid · vasoconstrictor · anti-inflammatory · mydriatic · steroid · antiviral · anesthetic

application

squeeze

Firm bilateral compression

  • bottleContainer for liquids
  • tiltAngular deviation from level
  • instillImpart gradually over time

blink · dosage · sterile · contamination · expiration · single-use · preservative · tip · eyelid · lower lid

relief

soothing

Reducing distress or discomfort

redness relief · whitening · Visine · menthol · tired eyes · strain · bloodshot · calming · gentle · long-lasting

allergy

antihistamine

Drug blocking allergic response

seasonal · hay fever · redness · histamine · mast cell · pet dander · dust · ragweed · springtime · swelling

Categories
Opposites
medication form/delivery

eyedropseye ointment

Medicated cream for peepers

eye cream · eye patch

route of administration

eyedropsoral medication

Drugs swallowed whole

pills · tablets · injection · capsules · suppositories

Family

eyedropper, eyedrop, eyedroppers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G