Meaning & use
intraocular
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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