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intraocular

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

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

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

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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