intraocular

adjective

in·​tra·​oc·​u·​lar ˌin-trə-ˈä-kyə-lər How to pronounce intraocular (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: implanted in, occurring in, or administered by entering the eyeball
intraocular pressure
intraocularly adverb

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This measures intraocular pressure (pressure in your eye) to rule out other eye conditions, such as glaucoma, that can affect vision. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025 Bausch + Lomb — Shares dropped 4% after the eye health company announced a voluntary recall of its intraocular lenses. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025

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1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intraocular was in 1872

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intraocular

adjective
in·​tra·​oc·​u·​lar ˌin-trə-ˈäk-yə-lər, -(ˌ)trä- How to pronounce intraocular (audio)
: implanted in, occurring within, or administered by entering the eyeball
intraocular injections
intraocular lens implantation
intraocularly adverb
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