"anything that informs and enlightens," 1863, from eye (n.) + agent noun from open (v.). Earlier "alcoholic drink" especially one taken early in the day (1818).
eyelash
eyelet
eyelid
eye-liner
eyelss
eye-opener
eye-piece
eye-service
eye-shade
eye-shadow
eye-shot
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