Cerebral cortical and brainstem areas related to the central control of lens accommodation in cat and monkey.

Abstract

1. Studies on the central nervous system related to lens accommodation in cat and monkey were reviewed. 2. During the last decade, a considerable amount of neurophysiological data on the peripheral innervation of the ciliary muscle, properties of parasympathetic oculomotor neurons and mesencephalic reticular neurons have accumulated. 3. Neurophysiological and anatomical evidence supporting the contribution of the cerebellum to lens accommodation has been obtained. 4. Recently, cerebral cortical neurons in the parieto-occipital cortex with activities related to lens accommodation were found in cat and monkey.