Assessment of Accommodative Ability in Aviation Medical Certification Standards
Journal Title: The Polish Journal of Aviation Medicine, Bioengineering and Psychology - Year 2013, Vol 19, Issue 2
Abstract
The author presents mechanical and physiological mechanisms of accommodation of the eye and the eff ect of age on its efficiency. Standard methods that are used to measure accommodative ability in pilots are also described. Additionally, the paper broadly discusses the importance of adequate accommodative response in terms of aerospace medicine and the safety of flight. Vision qualification requirements applicable to the aviation medical certification standards in Poland and other countries are also presented. The author emphasizes the potential benefits of extended measurements of accommodative ability in pilots during periodic medical examinations.
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Marcin Jezierski
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- DOI 10.13174/pjamp.19.02.2013.3
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