Effect of a Submarine Patrol on Visual Processes

Abstract

Two separate studies were undertaken to see if any measurable deterioration in basic visual processes occurred during one submarine patrol. There was no significant decline in acuity, stereoacuity, or refractive power, but there was a significant increase in near esophoria. This was consistent with long term effects reported previously. The results are discussed and suggestions made for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 14, 1970
Accession Number
AD0721683

Entities

People

  • Harris Newmark Iii
  • Hugh Beatty
  • S. M. Luria

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Binoculars
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Contracts
  • Death
  • Eye
  • Eye Diseases
  • Instructions
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Physiology
  • Refraction
  • Submarine Bases
  • Submarines
  • Visual Acuity

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.