noun
- specialists who create and fit artificial eyes (ocular prostheses) for people who have lost an eye
Usage: medical profession; plural form
Examples
- The hospital referred her to experienced ocularists after the accident.
- Skilled ocularists can create prosthetic eyes that match the remaining eye perfectly.
- The ocularists worked closely with the surgeon to ensure proper fitting.
- Modern ocularists use advanced materials to make realistic artificial eyes.
- She visited the ocularists for regular maintenance of her prosthetic eye.
- The training program for ocularists requires both artistic skill and medical knowledge.