Ciliary Muscles (Accommodation Muscles / Ciliaris Muscle)
Ciliary muscles (also called accommodation muscles or ciliary body) are small muscles inside your eye that change the shape of your lens. They help your eye focus on objects at different distances. When these muscles get tired, it can cause eye strain.
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Ciliary Muscles (Accommodation Muscles / Ciliaris Muscle)
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Structure & Components
- Help focus the lens
- Enable near and far vision
- Control pupil dilation
- Work automatically without conscious effort
- Fatigue when overused
Functions & Physiology
- Normal eye function
- Accommodation process when viewing objects
- Response to light changes
- Near focus demand
- Part of normal vision system
Key Points
- Rest eyes regularly to prevent strain
- 20-20-20 rule (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes)
- Proper lighting to reduce strain
- Eye exercises to strengthen muscles
- Regular eye exams to monitor health
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