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A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THEORIES OF REFRACTIVE ERROR DEVELOPMENT
Author(s) -
McBrien N. A.,
Barnes D. A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
ophthalmic and physiological optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.147
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1475-1313
pISSN - 0275-5408
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-1313.1984.tb00357.x
Subject(s) - development (topology) , refractive error , development theory , psychology , computer science , cognitive psychology , optics , physics , mathematics , mathematical analysis , visual acuity , economics , market economy
A review of theories of the development of refractive errors is presented. These are classified into three major groups: the biological – statistical theories, the use – abuse theories and theories of emmetropization. They are commented upon and their merits contrasted. Current research developments which relate to these theories are discussed.