Eye drops are
saline-containing
drops used as an
ocular route to administer. Depending on the condition being treated, they may contain
steroids,
antihistamines,
sympathomimetics,
beta receptor blockers,
parasympathomimetics,
parasympatholytics,
prostaglandins,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
antibiotics,
antifungal, or
topical anesthetics. Eye drops sometimes do not have medications in them and are only lubricating and
tear-replacing solutions.