Eyedrop (Noun)
Meaning 1
A method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist administered an eyedrop to dilate the patient's pupil before the examination.
- The doctor prescribed a medicated eyedrop to treat the patient's conjunctivitis.
- To test for glaucoma, the ophthalmologist applied a special eyedrop to the patient's eye.
- The patient was instructed to use the antibiotic eyedrop three times a day to clear up the infection.
- The eyedrop stung the patient's eye, but the ophthalmologist assured her it was a normal sensation.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A drop from an eye dropper.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The doctor carefully placed a single eyedrop into the patient's eye to help reduce the inflammation.
- She used an eyedrop to lubricate her dry contact lenses before putting them in.
- After a few minutes, the nurse came back to administer another eyedrop to the patient's affected eye.
- He had to use an eyedrop three times a day to control the itching and redness in his eyes.
- The eyedrop stung slightly as it hit her eye, but she knew it was necessary to clear up the infection.