Convergent gaze. Simultaneous movements of the eyes toward the midline. They are required to fuse the visual images by keeping the images focused on corresponding parts of the retinas. This is essential for near vision.. When we look at near objects, three things occur: turning of the eyes inward, constriction of the pupils, and relaxation of the ciliary muscles to allow the lens to thicken. Collectively, this triad is referred to as accomodation. See accommodation reflex.