Augentropfen

eye drops

noun OW-gen-trop-fen Rare

Usage Note

Augentropfen are liquid medications or lubricants applied directly to the eye. They are used to treat conditions like conjunctivitis (Bindehautentzündung), dry eyes (trockene Augen), and glaucoma (Grüner Star). The word is plural; a single dose is called ein Augentropfen or ein Tropfen.

Examples

"Die Augenärztin verschrieb ihr entzündungshemmende Augentropfen."

Natural Translation

The eye doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops for her.

Literal Translation

The eye doctor prescribed her anti-inflammatory eye drops.

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