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Okay when the light waves are coming from far away, they are probably almost parallel to each other so they easily converge on the retina due to the lens. Now for nearer objects the light does not easily converge as they are not parallel and diverge away from each other as they move forward. So to converge them on the retina the lens broadens/thickens. Then the light rays can easily be converged.

This phenomenon is called "accommodation".

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What helps the lens change shape or focus on an object?

The ciliary muscles surrounding the lens help it change shape to focus on objects at different distances. This process is known as accommodation, where the curvature of the lens is adjusted to bring objects into focus on the retina.


What changes in your eye when you look at objects at different?

the lens is changed


How does the suspensory ligaments work to focus an image of a close object?

Suspensory ligaments are attached to the lens of the eye and can change the shape of the lens to help focus on close objects. When focusing on a close object, the ciliary muscles contract, which loosens the tension on the suspensory ligaments. This allows the lens to become more rounded, increasing its refractive power to focus the image on the retina.


When an object is close to your eye what does the lens becomes thin or thick?

When an object is close to your eye, the lens becomes thicker. This is because the ciliary muscles surrounding the lens contract, allowing the lens to change its shape and increase its refractive power to focus on nearby objects.


When viewing objects up close what is the shape of lens?

The shape of the lens changes to become thicker in order to focus the light rays correctly onto the retina. This change in shape is called accommodation.


When viewing an object close to you your lens should be more?

When viewing an object close to you, your lens should be more curved in order to focus the incoming light accurately on your retina at the back of your eye. This change in lens curvature allows you to see nearby objects clearly by adjusting the focal length of the lens.


How does the ciliary muscles work to focus an image of a close object?

The ciliary muscles contract to shape the lens in the eye, making it rounder and thicker. This change in lens shape enhances its refractive power, allowing the eye to bring near objects into focus.


What part of your eye uses small muscles to change its shape so that you can focus on near or distant objects?

The lens


How do the shape of the lens change in order to focus on an object?

The shape of the lens changes by becoming thicker or thinner, known as lens accommodation, to focus on objects. When focusing on a near object, the lens becomes thicker, and when focusing on a distant object, the lens becomes thinner. This process allows the lens to adjust its refractive power to bring objects into focus on the retina.


What events occur in the eye during accommodation?

During accommodation, the ciliary muscle contracts to change the shape of the lens, making it thicker to focus on close objects and thinner to focus on distant objects. The pupil constricts to reduce the amount of light entering the eye, enhancing focus. These changes help the eye to adjust and focus on objects at different distances.


When viewing an object close to you your lens should be more what?

When viewing an object close to you, your lens should be more curved in order to focus the light rays properly onto your retina. This curvature allows the lens to refract light more effectively and bring nearby objects into sharp focus.


The adjustment of the thickness of the lens to make close vision possible is called what?

The adjustment of the lens thickness to allow for clear vision at near distances is called accommodation. This process involves changing the shape and focus of the lens to bring close objects into sharp focus on the retina.