1. relating to or controlling the movement of the eye
Usage: medical; anatomy

Examples

• The oculomotor nerve controls several muscles that move the eye.
• Damage to the oculomotor system can cause double vision.
• The doctor tested the patient’s oculomotor function by having her follow a moving light.
• Oculomotor disorders can affect a person’s ability to track objects smoothly.
• The oculomotor nucleus is located in the brainstem.
• Researchers studied oculomotor responses in people with neurological conditions.