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 The hope is that these batteries could be used in medical devices requiring long-term energy without recharging or replacement, such as ocular implants, hearing aids and pacemakers, as well as in spacecraft and satellites or remote sensors where maintenance is impractical. Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 The company continues to focus on developing its melanocortin receptor programs and is engaged in discussions with potential partners for its products for ocular conditions. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to burning, stinging and general ocular discomfort, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024 Mild cases can often be treated by taking over the counter artificial tears to add lubrication to the ocular surface. Kyle Jones, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ocular 
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  • The two-plug (microphone and line-out) audio stack is on the right, with an S/PDIF optical port and the 5GbE Realtek LAN.
    Joe Shields, PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2025
  • In order for the infrared imagers to work—measuring the red-shift of galaxies in the expanding cosmos—the telescope has to be shielded from stray heat, since that would wash out a thermal image the same way stray light would ruin an optical one.
    Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The first symptom to appear is diabetes mellitus, usually diagnosed around age six, and optic atrophy (progressive vision loss) around age 11.
    Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • That alone provides for some potentially interesting visual ideas.
    Jason Jones, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Artists Memo Akten and Katie Peyton Hofstadter used dance and visual art to create a multimedia work to do just that.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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