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: Light Adaptations, Ocular Adaptations, Ocular Adaptation, Adaptations, Ocular, Light Adaptation, Adaptations, Light, Adaptation, Ocular, Adaptation, Light
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adjustment of eye to variations in intensity of light; do not confuse with ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR, adjustment of lens to distance
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