MCQ
The term " accommodation" as applied to the eye, refers to its ability to:
  • A
    Control the light intensity falling on the retina.
  • B
    Erect the inverted image formed on the retina.
  • Vary the focal length of the lens.
  • D
    Vary the distance between the lens and retina.

Answer

Correct option: C.
Vary the focal length of the lens.
The term 'accommodation' as applied to the eye refers to its ability to vary the focal length of the lens.

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