Eye drops are liquid medications that you can put in your eyes a drop at a time. There are many types of eye drops. Knowing which type to use and how to use them safely is essential to taking good care of your eye health. And knowing how and when NOT to use eye drops can be just as important.

Eye drops are a key part of your ophthalmologist’s tool kit. Some of the common eye drops you might encounter are: Dilating drops during eye exams; Redness-relieving drops; Lubricating drops for dry eye; Itch-relieving (anti-allergy) drops; Numbing drops before surgery; Antibiotic drops for some infections

There are a plethora of drops that can be overwhelming for the beginning ophthalmologist. This guide aims to delineate the majority of drugs available in drop form along with their brand names, uses, dosing schedules, side effects, etc.

Common eye drops and medications list, explained. Including glaucoma medications, eye allergy medications and others. How to use eye drops.

This is an introduction to the most common drops you’ll encounter in the first few months of residency. It also includes indications as well as cautions. This is not a comprehensive list, nor should these descriptions be a substitute for medical advice or training.