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Princeton's WordNet
eyedrop, eye-dropnoun
a drop from an eye dropper
eyedrop, eye-dropnoun
a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists
Wiktionary
eyedropnoun
Medicine to be administered to the eyes.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Eyedropnoun
Tear.
Etymology: eye and drop.
That tyranny which never quaft but blood,
Would by beholding him have wash’d his knife
With gentle eyedrops. William Shakespeare, Henry IV. p. ii.
Wikipedia
eyedrop
Eye drops or eyedrops are liquid drops applied directly to the surface of the eye usually in small amounts such as a single drop or a few drops. Eye drops usually contain saline to match the salinity of the eye. Drops containing only saline and sometimes a lubricant are often used as artificial tears to treat dry eyes or simple eye irritation such as itching or redness. Eye drops may also contain one or more medications to treat a wide variety of eye diseases. Depending on the condition being treated, they may contain steroids, antihistamines, sympathomimetics, beta receptor blockers, parasympathomimetics, parasympatholytics, prostaglandins, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics, antifungals, or topical anesthetics. Eye drops have less of a risk of side effects than do oral medicines, and such risk can be minimized by occluding the lacrimal punctum (i.e. pressing on the inner corner of the eye) for a short while after instilling drops. Prior to the development of single-use pre-loaded sterile plastic applicators, eye drops were administered using an eye dropper, a glass pipette with a rubber bulb.
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eyedrop
Eyedrop is a solution, often medicated, that is designed to be dropped into the eye using a small, specially-designed container. Eyedrops can be used for a variety of reasons, such as to moisturize dry eyes, to treat allergies or infections, or to deliver medication for glaucoma or other eye disorders.
Webster Dictionary
Eyedropnoun
a tear
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of eyedrop in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of eyedrop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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