eye drops

[/aɪ drɒps/]
nounpl: eye drops
colírio
1. a liquid medication administered in small quantities into the eye using a dropper bottle, used to treat various eye conditions or provide relief
The doctor prescribed eye drops to treat my dry eyes.
O médico prescreveu colírio para tratar meus olhos secos.
2. a pharmaceutical preparation specifically formulated for ophthalmic use
Apply the eye drops three times daily as directed.
Aplique o colírio três vezes ao dia conforme indicado.
In Brazil, 'colírio' is the standard medical and pharmaceutical term universally understood. Common OTC eye drops are widely available in pharmacies without prescription for minor conditions like dryness and allergies. Eye care products are heavily marketed in Brazil due to the sunny climate and environmental factors affecting eye health.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ophthalmic dropseye medicationeyewashopthalmic solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colírio
most common term used in pharmacies and medical contexts
São Paulo
colírio
standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
colírio
standard usage, may informally say 'gotas para os olhos'
Portugal
colírio
same term used in European Portuguese medical contexts

Related Words

eyecareophthalmologyconjunctivitisdry eye syndromedropperprescriptionmedication

Related Idioms & Phrases

put drops in one's eyes
administer eye drops
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