ocular

adjective

ˈä-kyə-lər How to pronounce ocular (audio)
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 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 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 Funded through donations and the sale of inspirational cards containing McCrary’s artwork, her nonprofit has in the last three years paid for 2,000 trips for more than 200 ocular melanoma patients to receive life-sustaining treatments similar to what saved her. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocular
  1. optical
  2. optic
  3. visual
Adjective
  • Making this cosmic fireworks display not only visual, but auditory, optical data from three of the images was matched with the sounds of different instruments in a process called sonification.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 July 2026
  • This new approach builds on years of research into stretchable sensors, ultimately creating a system that directly encodes mechanical pressure into clear, visible optical signals.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of optical
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
Definition of optic
Adjective
  • Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But doing a documentary about a writer – that presents a much more difficult visual challenge.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of visual

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