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A Novel Review of the Evidence Linking Myopia and High Intelligence
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The association between myopia and high intelligence has been the subject of much vexed debate in academic circles, particularly over the last two decades.
This debate has risen from the observation that, over recent centuries, the prevalence of myopia amongst most populations has coincided with a marked increase in the average level of intelligence in these populations.
The relationship between myopia and intelligence and theories surrounding this association is examined by the authors.
Additionally, the various factors that confound the myopia and high intelligence debate, such as genetics, educational levels, ethnicity, and environmental factors were also explored by the authors.
Whilst most studies found a positive correlation reaching statistical significance between myopia and high intelligence compared to emmetropes and hyperopes, further research is required to determine whether this association is causal.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Verma, Ajai& Verma, Abhishek. 2015. A Novel Review of the Evidence Linking Myopia and High Intelligence. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069687
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Verma, Ajai& Verma, Abhishek. A Novel Review of the Evidence Linking Myopia and High Intelligence. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069687
American Medical Association (AMA)
Verma, Ajai& Verma, Abhishek. A Novel Review of the Evidence Linking Myopia and High Intelligence. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069687
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069687