 Adaptation, Ocular
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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)
| Descriptor ID |
D000221
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G14.640.154
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| Concept/Terms |
Adaptation, Ocular- Adaptation, Ocular
- Adaptations, Ocular
- Ocular Adaptation
- Ocular Adaptations
Light Adaptation- Light Adaptation
- Adaptation, Light
- Adaptations, Light
- Light Adaptations
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