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  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

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  • Binocular vision and accommodation are crucial for visual function.
  • Understanding normative values in specific populations is essential for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate binocular and accommodative characteristics in young Iranian adults.
  • To analyze the association of these characteristics with age and gender.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving students from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
  • Measurements included phoria, near point of convergence (NPC), amplitude of accommodation (AA), accommodative facility (MAF and BAF), relative accommodation (NRA and PRA), and vergence reserves.
  • Near associated phoria was assessed using the Mallett unit.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in near exophoria between genders, with higher levels in men.
  • Age-related changes included increased distance exophoria and NPC, and decreased accommodative facility and amplitude.
  • Certain parameters like near base-out-break and recovery showed gender-specific differences.

Conclusions:

  • The studied binocular and accommodative indices in Iranian young adults deviate from existing guidelines.
  • Age and gender significantly influence these visual parameters, necessitating consideration in clinical assessments.
  • These population-specific findings are vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.