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What are ciliary muscles ?

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The muscles which hold the eye lens in its position, and bring about changes in the shape (curvature) of the eye lens, and hence of focal length are known as ciliary muscles .
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  2. What happens when light falls on the retina ?

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  3. What are ciliary muscles ?

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  16. What is meant by the minimum distance of distinct vision ?

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  17. Explain the term minimum distance of distinct vision.

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  18. Write a short note on distance of distinct vision.

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  19. State four reasons related to problems of vision.

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