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 In 2022, just after the raids, Chris Donaldson was diagnosed with ocular cancer, which later metastasized to his liver. — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026 Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Traumatic ocular surface injuries alone affect more than 1 million Americans per year, according to the study published in Cell Reports. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 Others are malignant like an ocular melanoma. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • Researchers also envision ultra-fast optical switches and energy transport without losses at room temperature.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Temasek was among the cornerstone investors in optical-components manufacturer Zhongji Innolight's multibillion-dollar initial public offering in July.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • One example is optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can interrupt electrical signals carrying visual information from the eye to the brain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Dawson turned the feedback into a visual installation featuring hundreds of handwritten words on sticky notes representing the community's hopes and aspirations.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That setup, thanks in large part to Pask’s meticulous set-dressing, gives Crystal and his director Scott Ellis a potent visual metaphor.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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