The process by which the rods of the retina gradually become fully responsive to dim light when no longer exposed to bright light.
Source:ISBN:0198506732,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11525/,
GOC:hjd
Comment
The proteins RGS9-1 and Gb5L localize to the rod inner segment during dark adaptation, but to the rod outer segment during light adaptation. PMID:23555598