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
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Adjective
recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma
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Toxoplasmosis can’t be cured, only controlled, and recurrence rates for ocular infection are between 40% to 79%.
—Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
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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Adjective
However, ocular exposure to sulfur mustard can also produce long-term effects, including recurrent inflammation and erosion of the cornea.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
Toxoplasmosis can’t be cured, only controlled, and recurrence rates for ocular infection are between 40% to 79%.
—Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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