Amplitude of Accommodation

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Amplitude of accommodation is a measurement of the eye’s ability to focus clearly on objects at near distances. This eye focusing range for a child is usually about 5–7.5 cm (2–3 inches). For a young adult, it is 10–15 cm (4–6 inches). …read more from Wikipedia

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