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The muscles around the lens in the human eye, primarily the ciliary muscles, play a crucial role in controlling the shape of the lens for focusing light on the retina. When the ciliary muscles contract, they reduce tension on the zonules (ligaments), allowing the lens to become thicker for near vision. Conversely, when the ciliary muscles relax, the lens flattens for distant vision. This process is known as accommodation, enabling the eye to adjust focus depending on the distance of objects.

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What is the function of the muscles in the human eye?

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How is accommodation brought about in the human eye?

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What is the process by which the lens of the eye changes its curvature?

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What is a crystalline lens?

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What is the function of crystalline lens in the human eye?

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What are the smooth muscle fibers called that support the lens?

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

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