Title
Iris pigmentation and photopic visual acuity: A preliminary study
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Anthropology and Museum Studies
Publication Date
11-1975
Abstract
Visual acuity under varying conditions of light stress was tested in four human populations. It was found that the density of iris pigmentation had no significant effect on visual acuity under conditions of bright light. While some acclimatization to local light levels was observed, significant population differences in visual acuity were obtained. A hypothesis is advanced as to the adaptive value of varying densities of pigmentation of the iris based on the known heat absorption properties of melanin granules.
Recommended Citation
Short, G. B. (1975). Iris pigmentation and photopic visual acuity: A preliminary study. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 43(3), 425–433. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.1330430324
Journal
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Rights
Copyright © 1975 Wiley-Liss, Inc., A Wiley Company
Comments
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