This invention relates to an aqueous ophthalmic composition comprising (A) polyoxyethylene castor oil in which the number of moles of added ethylene oxide is 2 to 30, and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of castor oil and vitamin A. According to the aqueous ophthalmic composition of the present invention, the defoaming time can be reduced even when foam is generated by vibration or impact.
