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 Its water requirement is negligible, and its wedding gown, white blooms against a backdrop of deep green foliage, is an ocular delight. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 That’s why many patients have both an endocrinologist and an ocular specialist—to ensure their thyroid health and their eye health are being appropriately managed. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • Now, there are levels to stargazing equipment, budget models like a Celestron Travel Scope 70 telescope and a pair of Celelestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars will run you between $50-$100 but don't expect the best optical performance.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Greece is building a wider observation network with three European companies, combining thermal satellites, radar satellites capable of seeing through clouds and smoke, and optical satellites that capture highly detailed imagery of the ground.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
  • Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • These high-voltage colors can feel like visual noise, lending feelings of chaos and agitation in interiors.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
  • The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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