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Word: Eye-drop

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An eye-drop is a small amount of liquid medicine that is put into the eye using a special tool called an eye dropper. It is often used to treat various eye conditions or to help with dryness.

Usage Instructions:

1. How to Use Eye Drops:

   • Wash your hands before using eye drops.
   • Tilt your head back slightly.
   • Pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
   • Squeeze the bottle gently to release one drop into the pocket of your eye.
   • Close your eye for a moment to let the drop spread, but don’t blink.

2. Frequency: Follow the instructions given by your doctor or those on the medicine label about how often to use the eye drops.

Example:

• "The doctor prescribed eye drops to help relieve my eye allergy symptoms."

Advanced Usage:

• Eye drops can be categorized into different types, such as lubricating drops for dry eyes, medicated drops for infections, or allergy drops for seasonal allergies.

Word Variants:

• Eye dropper (noun): The tool used to deliver the eye drops.
• Eye-drops (plural noun): Refers to the liquid itself, often used interchangeably with "eye drop."

Different Meanings:

• In general conversation, "eye drop" can refer to any liquid that is placed into the eye, but it primarily refers to medicinal eye solutions.

Synonyms:

• Eye solution
• Ophthalmic solution

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Keep an eye on (someone/something): To watch or monitor closely. (Not directly related to eye drops but uses the word "eye.")
• "In the blink of an eye": Something that happens very quickly. (Again, not related but uses the concept of an eye.)

Summary:

Eye drops are an important form of medication for the eyes. They can help with various issues, and it’s essential to use them correctly for the best results.

Academic

Noun

1. a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists
2. a drop from an eye dropper

Synonyms

• eyedrop