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