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oc·u·lar·ist

(ok'yū-lar'ist),
One skilled in the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial eyes and the making of prostheses associated with the appearance or function of the eyes.
[L. oculus, eye]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

ocularist

(ŏk′yə-lər-ĭst)
n.
A person who is skilled in the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial eyes and in the making of prostheses associated with the appearance or function of the eyes.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

oc·u·lar·ist

(ok'yū-lăr-ist)
One skilled in the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial eyes and the making of prostheses associated with the appearance or function of the eyes.
[L. oculus, eye]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ocularist 

One who designs and fits artificial eyes. See artificial eye; ocular prosthesis.
Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann
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