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accommodation reflex

accommodation reflex

6.5
The eye automatically changes the lens shape to focus on near and far objects
  • noun
  • /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən ˈrɪflɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reflejo de acomodación
  • The accommodation reflex allows us to quickly refocus our eyes on objects at different distances.

Examples

  • During the exam, the doctor checked the patient's accommodation reflex by having her focus on a moving finger.

  • The accommodation reflex helps the eye focus on nearby objects.

  • A defect in the accommodation reflex can lead to difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly.

  • Do you understand how the accommodation reflex works?

  • The accommodation reflex enables the eyes to adjust focus when shifting from distant to nearby objects.

  • During the eye exam, the doctor observed the patient's accommodation reflex by asking her to switch her gaze between a distant chart and a close-up image.

  • Understanding the accommodation reflex is crucial for recognizing issues with vision clarity at varying distances.

Synonyms

accommodation
vsaccommodation reflex
  • Specialized
1 7.2

The eye's automatic change of focus to see near or far objects

is the same eye adjustment but focuses on the rapid automatic response
focusing
vsaccommodation reflex
2.8

To make a picture clear by moving a camera or lens

refers specifically to the eye's automatic lens change for distance viewing

Surface Forms

accommodation reflex singular
accommodation reflexes plural

Morphology

accommodation + reflex

Both constituents directly contribute to the meaning: 'accommodation' denotes the lens-shape adjustment for focusing and 'reflex' denotes an automatic bodily response. The combined phrase simply labels the automatic adjustment action of the eye, so a learner who knows the two constituent senses can readily derive the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Accommodation reflex uses accommodation (meaning 'making fit') and reflex (meaning 'an automatic action'). So it describes how the eye's lens automatically changes shape, making close or far things clear.