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Which type of changes occur in thickness or curvature of an eye lens which enables the eye to see the distant and nearby object clearly ?

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The eye lens is composed of a fibrous, jelly-like material. Its curvature can be changed (modified) to some extent by the ciliary muscles. The change in the curvature of the eye lens can thus change its focal length
The ciliary muscles are relaxed while observing distant objects such as a distant tree (at infinity). In this case, the eye lens is thin. Hence, it has maximum focal length and minimum converging power. An inverted image of the distant object is formed on the retina.
Thus, the eye is in relaxed state while observing distant objects. (It is said to be unaccommodated.)

The ciliary muscles contract while observing nearby objects (such as a book at 25 cm from the eye). In this case, the thickness of eye lens increases, radii of curvature of its surfaces decrease. Hence, the focal length of the lens decreases and converging power increases. An inverted image of the nearby object is formed on the retina.
(Thus, the eye feels uneasy while observing nearby objects. It is said to be accommodated.)
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