Thomas T. Norton, Ph.D.--Developmental Regulation of Axial Length of the Eye

Research Description:

We study the biological mechanisms that operates in the developing eye to match axial length to focal length, producing eyes that are in good focus. Regulation of the extracellular matrix that comprises the sclera may be an important component of this mechanism. Our goal is to learn how to control the axial length, to prevent myopia in children.

Biography:

1986-Present. Professor, Department of Physiological Optics, School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham

1978-1986.  Associate Professor, Department of Physiological Optics, School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham

1972-1978.  Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Duke University

1970-1972. Postdoc, (Neuroscience) University of Pennsylvania

1970. Ph.D. UCLA (Psychology)

1965. B.A. Yale University

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