Myopia: Prevalence and Progression Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc (Author), Commission on Behavioral and Social Scie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309040817 ISBN-13: 9780309040815 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 1989 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Optometry |
Dewey: 617.755 |
LCCN: 89062773 |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.52" W x 10.86" (0.80 lbs) 126 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book considers the issues surrounding the occurrence, progression, and predictability of myopia (near-sightedness), with special emphasis on the 16- to 26-year-old population. Myopia reviews only the most pertinent published research in this area, analyzing the findings and drawing conclusions from these studies. The observations and recommendations will undoubtedly be of considerable interest to vision scientists and clinicians alike. |