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Eye And Vision Flashcards

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Why does the iris contract and expand?

A

Control the amount of light entering the eye

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What is accommodation?

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Contraction and relaxation of ciliary muscle

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What is the fovea?

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  • Central part of the retina
  • Densely packed with cones
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What is visual acuity?

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  • The resolving power of the retina
  • Highest in the fovea (cones)
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