Effects of Optical and Behavioral Factors on the Ocular Accommodation Response

Dear Colleagues,

The accommodative response is a relevant ability since it allows one to see clearly at different distances, and thus, it is of vital importance in numerous contexts. Accommodation can be stimulated from an alteration in the composition of the retinal image (optical factors), but also, it can be independent of the retinal image (behavioral factors). The optical factors are primarily associated with the characteristics of the visual stimulus, and they are part of a closed-loop system (e.g., blur), while behavioral factors are more influenced by task demands with a cognitive component, as well as individual cognitive and motivational characteristics. This Special Issue aims to collect articles focused on the effects of a variety of optical and behavioral factors on the accommodative response and its consequences in applied contexts, especially in activities performed at near working distances (e.g., computer work, reading, etc.). We are also keen to include articles that aim to elucidate the possible mechanisms underlying the influence of central nervous system alterations on ocular accommodation. Review articles, original research papers and case studies are all welcome.

Dr. Beatriz Redondo Cabrera
Dr. Niall Hynes
Guest Editors

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• ocular accommodation
• accommodative microfluctuations
• cognitive effort
• attention
• fatigue
• near work
• visual performance