Tiefenreflex

Tiefenreflex, also known as the accommodation reflex, is a physiological response that occurs when the eye focuses on an object at varying distances. This reflex is crucial for maintaining clear vision by adjusting the shape of the lens in the eye. When an object is far away, the ciliary muscle relaxes, allowing the lens to become more spherical and reducing its curvature. This change in lens shape increases the eye's focal power, enabling the eye to focus on distant objects. Conversely, when an object is close, the ciliary muscle contracts, causing the lens to become more flattened and increasing its curvature. This adjustment decreases the eye's focal power, allowing the eye to focus on nearby objects. The Tiefenreflex is an essential component of the eye's ability to accommodate and is vital for clear vision at various distances.