Eye drop anesthesia is a commonly used term in ophthalmology to describe the practice of numbing the eyes with a local anesthetic before surgical procedures. While this term is frequently used, there are several synonyms that describe this process. Some of these alternate terms include ocular topical anesthesia, eye numbing drops, eye anesthesia drops, and topical ophthalmic anesthesia. These terms are all interchangeable and refer to the same process of using numbing drops to dull the sensation in the eyes during surgical procedures. No matter what term is used, the goal is always to ensure maximum comfort and safety for the patient during the procedure.