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intraocular Definition

intra·ocu·lar (in′trə äk′yo̵̅o̅ lər)

adjective

located within, or surgically implanted into, an eyeball intraocular pressure, intraocular lens

intraocular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • implantation: Quite commonly surgeons will combine surgery for glaucoma with a cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
  • retinoblastoma: AB - PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of subconjunctival carboplatin for intraocular retinoblastoma.
  • lens: Where an intraocular lens has not been inserted, glasses with very thick lenses will be needed.
  • implant: Good results are now possible in the infant and older children may be suitable for intraocular lens implants with good results.
  • pressure: An increase in intraocular pressure causes the eye to enlarge.
  • surgery: In our example, controls could be defined as patients who underwent elective intraocular surgery during the same period of time.