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intraocular

American  
[in-truh-ok-yuh-ler] / ˌɪn trəˈɒk jə lər /

adjective

  1. located or occurring within or administered through the eye.


intraocular British  
/ ˌɪntrəˈɒkjʊlə /

adjective

  1. anatomy within an eyeball

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of intraocular

First recorded in 1820–30; intra- + ocular

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Professor Woo Jin Jeong from the Dong-A University Hospital stated, "The worldwide market for intraocular fillers is expanding at a rate of 3% per year."

From Science Daily Mar. 25, 2024

If the intraocular pressure rises too much, it can damage the optic nerve and result in permanent vision loss.

From Science Daily Jan. 18, 2024

Nidek said "patient safety always comes first" and it was "currently undertaking a careful and detailed review of what may have caused some patients to experience difficulty with its intraocular lenses".

From BBC Sep. 19, 2023

One study confirmed that there is a twofold increase in intraocular pressure during a headstand, which can further damage the optic nerve.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2022

Applied to the conjunctiva it causes anaesthesia, dilatation of the pupil, diminution of the intraocular tension, and some interference with accommodation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

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