Definition of ocularnext
as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma

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Recent Examples of ocular Scientists have just unveiled a tiny solid-state battery measuring only several tens of cubic millimeters, which is designed to fit inside a contact lens and power the next generation of ocular wearables. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 Biologists call this ocular autohemorrhaging, and although 19th-century naturalists noted it anecdotally, the behavior wasn’t rigorously documented until the 20th century. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 Scientists call this behavior ocular autohemorrhaging, and while early naturalists in the 1800s mentioned it in passing, rigorous scientific investigation didn’t begin until the 20th century. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Triggerfish, a continuous ocular monitoring system made by Sensimed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is considered quite effective; it is meant to be worn for 24 hours to provide more extensive and accurate information on eye pressure. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • The remodeled location will drop clothing, jewelry, electronics, the pharmacy, optical center, bakery, tire shop and food court, though the gas station will remain open.
    Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • That reduces the optical power and is one of the most notable sacrifices in pursuit of a better gaming design.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.
    Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.
    Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • Parsons spoke to IndieWire in detail about his debut film‘s shot construction, visual effects, sound design, and narrative world-building.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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