Eye Cup (Noun)
Meaning
A small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pharmacist instructed the patient to use an eye cup to rinse her eye with the medicated solution.
- To apply the eye drops, gently tilt your head to the side and place the eye cup over your eye.
- An eye cup can be used to flush out debris or foreign particles from the eye.
- Before using the eye cup, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly to prevent infection.
- The doctor recommended using an eye cup to apply the antibiotic solution to the infected eye.