eyedrop

Noun
  1. A drop from an eye dropper (synset 113794069)
    is a type of: drib, driblet, drop - a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
    same as: eye-drop
  2. A method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists (synset 100657886)
    is a type of: irrigation - (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
    subtypes:
    • adrenergic agonist eyedrop - a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increasing its drainage through the uveoscleral pathway
    • beta blocker eyedrop - a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor
    • miotic eyedrop - a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor by constricting the pupil
    • topical prostaglandin eyedrop - a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway
    same as: eye-drop

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