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Author Wilkins, Arnold J.

Title Visual stress / Arnold J. Wilkins
Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1995

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 194 pages) : illustrations
Series Oxford psychology series ; no. 24
Oxford psychology series ; no. 24.
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Photosensitive epilepsy -- 3. Illusions and headaches -- 4. Strong stimulation -- 5. Reading -- 6. Lighting -- 7. Electronic displays -- 8. Design -- 9. Colour as therapy -- 10. Speculation -- Appendix Techniques for treatment
Summary Visual stimuli which cause discomfort exist in a variety of everyday situations, from eye strain induced by VDU screens to garish carpets. Dr Wilkins has produced a unified theory of the mechanisms underlying visual discomfort, which has a number of applications including the treatment of epilepsy and the design of glasses
Analysis Ophthalmology
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-186) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Eyestrain.
Asthenopia.
Asthenopia
Seizures -- etiology
Asthenopia
Eyestrain
Stress
Visuelle Wahrnehmung
Visuele waarneming.
Stress.
Vision, Troubles de la.
Stress.
Manifestations oculaires des maladies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780191706691
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