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Adaptation, Ocular

MESHD000221

The adjustment of the eye to variations in the intensity of light. Light adaptation is the adjustment of the eye when the light threshold is increased; DARK ADAPTATION when the light is greatly reduced. (From Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Synonyms

  • Adaptations, Ocular
  • Ocular Adaptation
  • Ocular Adaptations
  • Light Adaptation
  • Adaptation, Light
  • Adaptations, Light
  • Light Adaptations

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