Amplitude of accommodation
Amplitude of Accommodation
Amplitude of Accommodation (pronunciation: am·pli·tude of ac·com·mo·da·tion) is a term used in Optometry and Ophthalmology to describe the maximum amount of eye accommodation that the eye can achieve when focusing on an object. The amplitude of accommodation decreases with age, a condition known as Presbyopia.
Etymology
The term "Amplitude of Accommodation" is derived from the Latin words 'amplitudo' meaning 'breadth', and 'accommodatio' which means 'fitting or adjusting'. In the context of vision, it refers to the eye's ability to adjust its focus from distant to near objects.
Related Terms
- Accommodation (eye): The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.
- Presbyopia: A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amplitude of accommodation
- Wikipedia's article - Amplitude of accommodation
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