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ciliary muscle
ciliary muscle The ciliary muscle is a smooth muscle in the eye that helps the lens change focus for near and distant vision.
The ciliary muscle is a smooth muscle in the eye that helps the lens change focus for near and distant vision. By contracting and relaxing, it changes tension on the zonular fibers and lens curvature, and its functioning is closely tied to visual clarity and stability through accommodation.