NIH MeSH · D000221Phenomena and Processes

Adaptation, Ocular

Also known asAdaptations, Ocular · Ocular Adaptation · Ocular Adaptations · Light Adaptation · Adaptation, Light · Adaptations, Light · Light Adaptations

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)

MeSH classification

G14.020

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