ocular

adjective

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oc·u·lar | \ ˈä-kyə-lər

Definition of ocular

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : done or perceived by the eye ocular inspection

b : based on what has been seen ocular testimony

2a : of or relating to the eye ocular muscles

b : resembling an eye in form or function

ocular

noun

Definition of ocular (Entry 2 of 2)

: eyepiece

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Synonyms & Antonyms for ocular

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

nonvisual

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 In the late fifties, Efim Liberman claimed to have figured out how the ocular nerve transmitted different colors to the brain with a pattern of impulses over time. — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Cannabigerol is currently being studied for glaucoma and ocular swelling, as well as its neurological and inflammatory treatment potential. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 In the first video, Dr. Idriss gives a breakdown of the four types of rosacea — erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular — and their effects with the help of images. — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 May 2022 Studies on ocular toxoplasmosis have found that the damage caused to the eye is often irreversible. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 17 May 2022 To remedy undereye circles, fine lines, and puffiness, try an eye cream or eye treatment that is tailored to the delicate ocular skin. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 She was born with a congenital condition called multiple ocular colobomas in her right eye. — Megan Becka, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022 Rath, who was born with ocular albinism, nystagmus, and astigmatism cannot play games unless screens are positioned inches from his face. — Grant Stoner, Wired, 1 Mar. 2022 This effect benefits glaucoma patients by opening channels that drain excess fluid from the eye, relieving ocular pressure. — Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 15 Feb. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Doctors this week published an image of just such an uncommon ocular impaling. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2020 See More

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