Which of the following refers to the ability of the eye to adjust to variations in distance?

a. visual acuity
b. accommodation
c. myopia
d. astigmatism


b
Explanation:
a. visual acuity: is the measurement of the sharpness of a patient's vision
b. accommodation: correct
c. myopia: is the condition of being able to see things close up but distance vision is blurred
d. astigmatism: is the condition in which irregular curvature of the cornea causes uneven bending of light rays

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