Ocular

/ˈɒkjʊlər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Relating to the eye; involving the sense of sight.
The doctor performed an ocular examination to assess the patient's vision.
Relating to or having to do with the eyes.
Ocular health is crucial for maintaining overall quality of life.
Visible or perceptible; observable.
The ocular effects of the drug were documented during the clinical trials.

Etymology

From Latin 'ocularis', from 'oculus' meaning eye.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ocular migraine
A type of migraine that involves visual disturbances.
ocular dominance
The tendency to prefer visual input from one eye over the other.

Related Words

optical
Relating to sight, especially in relation to the physical properties of light.
vision
The ability to see; the visual faculty.

Slang Meanings

Eye-related
She's really into ocular arts, focusing on visual creativity.
Pertaining to seeing or visual experience
That movie was a real ocular feast with stunning visuals.