1. a person who makes and fits artificial eyes (prosthetic eyes)
Usage: medical profession

Examples

• The ocularist carefully matched the color of the patient’s remaining eye.
• After losing her eye in an accident, she visited an ocularist for a prosthetic.
• The skilled ocularist created a realistic artificial eye that was barely noticeable.
• Training to become an ocularist requires specialized knowledge of eye anatomy.
• The ocularist adjusted the prosthetic eye for a comfortable fit.
• Many patients are amazed by the craftsmanship of a professional ocularist.