Meaning & use

intraocular

adjective·Advanced

Located or occurring within the eyeball, especially referring to pressure, lenses, or medical procedures.

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The surgeon inserted an intraocular lens to replace the eye's clouded natural lens.

High intraocular pressure is a warning sign that doctors check for during glaucoma screenings.

A note on using this word

Mostly used in medical and ophthalmology contexts; contrast with 'intraorbital', referring to the socket around the eye.

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