eyedrop

• Substantivo que designa uma gota de líquido aplicada no olho com um conta-gotas, geralmente colírio ou medicamento; também pode se referir ao método usado por oftalmologistas para lavar o olho.

A noun referring to a single drop of liquid administered from an eye dropper, or a method used by ophthalmologists to irrigate the eye.

1. Liquid drop for the eyeB1formalmedical

   A small amount of liquid medicine, usually administered from a dropper, meant to be placed directly into the eye for therapeutic purposes.

   colírio

   • The doctor told him to put one eyedrop in each eye twice a day.
   • She squeezed the bottle gently and an eyedrop fell onto her eye.
   • Always wash your hands before applying an eyedrop.

2. Procedure to flush the eyeB2formalmedical

   A method used by ophthalmologists to irrigate the eye, often to remove foreign objects or cleanse the eye surface.

   Irrigação ocular

   • The ophthalmologist performed an eyedrop to wash out the dust particles.
   • For chemical exposure, an immediate eyedrop rinse is essential.
   • The nurse prepared a saline eyedrop for the patient.