The ability of the eye to form an image on the retina by adjusting the focal length of the eye lens based on the position of the object is called _____.

power of lens

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power of accommodation

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power of retina

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presbyopia

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Solution

The correct option is B
power of accommodation

As the position of the object changes, the focal length of the eye lens also gets adjusted by changing the curvature of the lens with the help of ciliary muscles. The ability of the eye to form an image on the retina by adjusting the focal length of the eye lens is called power of accommodation.

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