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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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It could help advance contact lens technologies, intraocular implants for cataracts and miniaturized imaging systems.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2024

With an optical bench, the researchers use technology originally developed for astronomy, such as adaptive optics mirrors and spatial light modulators, to manipulate the optics of the eye as an intraocular lens would.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2023

The sextet underwent the removal of the cloudy lenses caused by cataracts - a common age-related condition that develops in geriatric animals and hinders their vision - before receiving custom-made intraocular lens implants.

From BBC Mar. 17, 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

Meschede reports intraocular affections in 6 cases out of 180 specially examined, though it is not certain that such affections were directly connected with the febrile process.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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