Light Adapted

noun Ophthalmology.

the reflex adaptation of the eye to bright light, consisting of an increase in the number of functioning cones, accompanied by a decrease in the number of functioning rods (opposed to dark adaptation).

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1895–1900

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light-a·dapt·ed, adjective

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light adaptation n.
The adjustment of the eye under increased illumination, in which the sensitivity to light is reduced. Also called photopic adaptation.

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