Myopia prevalence and progression

Considers the issues surrounding the occurrence, progression, and predictability of myopia, with emphasis on the 16- to 26-year-old population. This book presents the research in this area, analyzing the findings and drawing conclusions from these studies. The observations and recommendations are ai...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: National Research Council (U.S.).
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Working Group on Myopia Prevalence and Progression (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press 1989.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009820308906719
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Front Matter; 2 Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Analysis of the Prevalence Literature; 5 3. Analysis of the Progression Literature; 6 4. Conclusions and Recommendations; 7 Appendix A: The Biological Basis of Myopia; 8 Appendix B: Review of the Prevalence Literature; 9 Appendix C: Review of the Progression Literature; 10 Appendix D: The Etiology of Myopia; 11 Appendix E: Glossary; 12 Bibliography