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Adaptation, Ocular

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Definition: 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)  adjustment of eye to variations in intensity of light; do not confuse with ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR, adjustment of lens to distance   
Examples Dark Adaptation 		Other names Light Adaptation; Ocular Adaptations; Ocular Adaptation; Light Adaptations; Adaptations, Ocular; Adaptations, Light; Adaptation, Light

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