eyepatch

• Pièce de tissu ou pansement porté sur un œil pour le protéger ou corriger un problème de vision, souvent utilisé après une blessure ou pour traiter un œil paresseux.

A protective cloth covering worn over an injured or weak eye.

1. Protective covering for an injured eyeB1formalmedical

   A cloth or synthetic patch worn over the eye to protect it after injury, surgery, or to correct lazy eye.

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   • After the surgery, he wore an eyepatch for two weeks.
   • The doctor prescribed an eyepatch to strengthen her weak eye.
   • Pirates are often depicted with an eyepatch over one eye.

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2. Decorative or fashion accessoryA2informal

   An eyepatch worn without medical necessity, often as a fashion statement or part of a costume.

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   • He wore a leather eyepatch to the costume party.
   • The model accessorized her outfit with a stylish eyepatch.
   • Some people wear an eyepatch just for a cool look.

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