Anatomy
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.
Anatomy Overview
Ciliary Muscles (Accommodation Muscles / Ciliaris Muscle)
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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