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
Examples of ocular in a Sentence
Adjective
recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 19 June 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
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.
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Adjective
Students in this course designed and presented ideas for lunar bases, smart cities, ocular implants, coral reef restoration and other projects.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 19 June 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
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
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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ocular. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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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
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