intraocular
adjective
in·tra·oc·u·lar
ˌin-trə-ˈä-kyə-lər 
-(ˌ)trä-
: implanted in, occurring in, or administered by entering the eyeball
intraocular pressure
intraocularly
adverb
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In the lab, researchers first validated the implant in a fluid medium that mimicked intraocular conditions.
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Directly below and above these are two more layers – both composed of copper coils – which together serve as a capacitive intraocular pressure (CIOP) sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
Once the cataract is out, the surgeon can put an intraocular lens (IOL) in its place.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Colorful fruit and berries are also full of antioxidants, which help improve blood flow and regulate intraocular pressure.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 May 2025
What the Future Holds More research is still needed to determine if intraocular lenses could release nanoplastics into the body, either through general wear or exposure to laser energy.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Similar to prescription glasses and contact lenses, intraocular lenses come in different strengths, the academy said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
The study revealed significant changes in the biomechanical properties of the astronauts' eyes, including a 33% drop in ocular rigidity, an 11% decrease in intraocular pressure, and a 25% reduction in ocular pulse amplitude.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Doctors know that the biggest risk factor for glaucoma is high intraocular pressure (IOP), which damages the optic nerve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Directly below and above these are two more layers – both composed of copper coils – which together serve as a capacitive intraocular pressure (CIOP) sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
Once the cataract is out, the surgeon can put an intraocular lens (IOL) in its place.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Colorful fruit and berries are also full of antioxidants, which help improve blood flow and regulate intraocular pressure.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 May 2025
What the Future Holds More research is still needed to determine if intraocular lenses could release nanoplastics into the body, either through general wear or exposure to laser energy.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Similar to prescription glasses and contact lenses, intraocular lenses come in different strengths, the academy said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
The study revealed significant changes in the biomechanical properties of the astronauts' eyes, including a 33% drop in ocular rigidity, an 11% decrease in intraocular pressure, and a 25% reduction in ocular pulse amplitude.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Doctors know that the biggest risk factor for glaucoma is high intraocular pressure (IOP), which damages the optic nerve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
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intraocular
adjective
in·tra·oc·u·lar
ˌin-trə-ˈäk-yə-lər, -(ˌ)trä-
: implanted in, occurring within, or administered by entering the eyeball
intraocular injections
intraocular lens implantation
intraocularly
adverb
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