optical

6 definitions • 10 examples

relating to light or the ability to see:

The glowing cloud was an optical effect.

Her eye tests revealed that she has no optical defects.

used in order to see something better:

There are specialized optical aids which can help visually impaired people.

cameras, binoculars and other optical instruments

reading or storing information using light:

Optical drives displaced floppy disks and magnetic tape.

optical disks

connected with the eyes or sight, or connected with or using light:

an optical telescope

relating to light and the ability to see:

optical equipment/goods/devices

They manufacture a variety of lenses, mirrors, prisms, and other optical components.

relating to the ability of a piece of electronic equipment to recognize printed or written letters or numbers:

an optical scanner/reader