The project investigates the deficits in smooth pursuit in individuals with age-related macular degeneration within the framework of a Bayesian model.
Perception Scientist
Apple, Inc.
PhD (Cognitive Psychology), Rutgers University MS (Computer Science), Rutgers University MS (Psychology), Rutgers University
As a postdoctoral fellow working under the supervision of Dr. Preeti Verghese, Dr. Rubenstein’s work at Smith-Kettlewell focused on individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) across two projects, investigating (1) the implications of central vision loss on information-gathering in visual displays and (2) the adjustments to smooth pursuit and motion perception in depth resulting from a binocular volume scotoma using virtual reality.
Mentorship Period:
January 2020 - July 2022Mentors
Projects
Tracking a target in depth with central field loss
Bilateral field loss due to maculopathy creates a scotoma that extends in depth — a volume scotoma. Morevoer the size of the scotoma depends on whether observers turn their eyes to track a target as it comes closer. This project
Characteristics of Smooth Pursuit in Individuals with Central Field Loss
This project investigates the properties of smooth pursuit eye movements in individuals with macular degeneration. Commonly believed to be a fovea-linked eye movement, smooth pursuit has not been previously investigated in individuals with central field loss, despite its importance for
Verghese LabOur laboratory studies the mechanisms of healthy vision and action, as well as the basis of attention and visual adaptation […]
ActiveModeling Smooth Pursuit Eye-Movement Deficits in Macular DegenerationThe project investigates the deficits in smooth pursuit in individuals with age-related macular degeneration within the framework of a Bayesian model.
ActiveTracking a target in depth with central field lossBilateral field loss due to maculopathy creates a scotoma that extends in depth — a volume scotoma. Morevoer the size of the scotoma depends on whether observers turn their eyes...
CompletedCharacteristics of Smooth Pursuit in Individuals with Central Field LossThis project investigates the properties of smooth pursuit eye movements in individuals with macular degeneration. Commonly believed to be a fovea-linked eye movement, smooth pursuit has not been previously investigated...
