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 Instead of just printing the face of the dinosaur, the face line of the ocular nose tendon symbolizing the rabidity of ‘Dinozaurus’ is inserted inside the mesh to reproduce the three-dimensional shape. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026 The recovered corneas were prepared as ocular grafts – three patients, one each in California, Idaho and New Mexico – received those. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 Jerrell is dealing with severe and potentially irreversible ocular damage. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2025 These breeds also have ocular problems such as exophthalmos or bulging eyes which can predispose to dry eye, conjunctivitis, and corneal ulcers. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • These optical spikes move through photonic circuits much faster than electrical signals.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Generally speaking, optical technology is considered superior to copper for sending data over longer distances, in large part because the signal doesn't degrade at high speeds.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Her work focuses on connecting with culture and history through the visual world, which is evident in her books Patterns of India, and the upcoming Patterns of Portugal (Clarkson Potter, 2024).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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