ocular

1 of 2

adjective

oc·​u·​lar ˈä-kyə-lər 

1

a

: done or perceived by the eye

ocular inspection

b

: based on what has been seen

ocular testimony

2

a

: of or relating to the eye

ocular muscles

b

: resembling an eye in form or function

ocular

2 of 2

noun

: eyepiece

Synonyms

Adjective

• optical
• optic
• visual

Examples of ocular in a Sentence

Adjective

recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At the time of my diagnosis, there were no ocular melanoma specialists in my home state of Colorado, which was pretty shocking to me. —Hannah Harper, Health, 5 July 2025

Skincare bonus: Beyond its ocular benefits, IPL therapy enhances skin appearance by reducing redness, minimizing fine lines, and promoting a more even skin tone. —Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Noun

Proton therapy has been shown to be beneficial for certain uncommon ocular and brain cancers, and especially for treating children like Jonathan, whose developing tissues can be highly sensitive to stray radiation. —Keith Epstein, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2014

Michelle worked as a mechanic on homes and military vehicles, and has been diagnosed with ocular and breast cancer. —Rose Minutaglio, ELLE, 14 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin ocularis of eyes, from Latin oculus eye

First Known Use

Adjective

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ocular

• jocular
• binocular
• monocular
• postocular
• interocular
• multilocular
• unilocular

Kids Definition

ocular

1 of 2 adjective

oc·​u·​lar ˈäk-yə-lər 

: of or relating to the eye or the eyesight

ocular

2 of 2 noun

: eyepiece

Medical Definition

ocular

1 of 2 adjective

oc·​u·​lar ˈäk-yə-lər 

: of or relating to the eye

the ocular adnexa include the eyelids and the lacrimal glands

ocular

2 of 2 noun

: eyepiece