Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eye-patch
noun
/ˈaɪ ˌpætʃ/
Definition
A piece of material worn over one eye, typically to cover an injury or during recovery from eye surgery.
Examples
- He wore an eye-patch after his surgery.
- The pirate is often depicted with an eye-patch.
- To help with her lazy eye, she had to wear an eye-patch daily.
Meaning
An eye-patch is used to protect an injured eye, to help with healing, or to improve vision in the unaffected eye by limiting distractions.
Synonyms
- ocular occluder
- eye cover
- eye shield
