Light-adaptation
noun, Ophthalmology.
1.
the reflex adaptation of the eye to bright light, consisting of an increase in the number of functioning cones, accompanied by a decrease in the number of functioning rods (opposed to ).
light adaptation n.
The adjustment of the eye under increased illumination, in which the sensitivity to light is reduced. Also called photopic adaptation.
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