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Energy, Quanta & Vision: An Updated Conceptualization

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract:  One of the classic papers in the field of vision research is ‘Energy, Quanta and Vision’ (1942) by Hecht,...

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Directing gaze at blind parts of the visual field

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Behavior in the visually oriented world often goes along with scanning eye movements that have a tight relationship with...

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Smart eyewear for correction of presbyopia and treatment of low vision

Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Adaptive optical elements, including lenses, prisms, occluders, and color filters, may create new opportunities for correction of presbyopia, treatment...

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An Overview of Accessibility Projects from the Miele Lab

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: This informal discussion will provide a high-level overview of projects I’ve undertaken since my start at S-K as an...

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Sensory substitution as a framework to access visual and spatial information for the blind and visually impaired

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Despite the progress on assistive technologies for the visually impaired, numerous sources of information remain difficult to access without...

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Object-based and multi-frame motion information predict human eye movement patterns during video viewing

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Compared to low-level saliency, higher-level information better predicts human eye movement in static images. In the current study, we...

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Motion Perception in Central Field Loss

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Abstract: Healthy peripheral retina is exquisitely sensitive to fast speeds. Individuals with central field loss (CFL) typically only have...

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Interocular suppression and selective visual attention in amblyopia

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract Attention allows us to select the most important information while ignoring irrelevant information. One prominent role of attention is...

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Attentive and subconscious mechanisms of smooth pursuit

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Ocular smooth pursuit is fragile and therefore a sensitive biomarker of many neurological problems. But numerous disorders produce similar...

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Role of luminance contrast in depth perception from disparity

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Binocular disparity is a precise depth cue yet in view of its derivation from binocular geometry. it is generally...

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My Vision on Vision

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract: Experiences from over 40 years in Vision Rehabilitation have given me some insight into the nature of “Vision” that...

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IRB Latest and Greatest

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract:   This meeting will address a variety of topics near and dear to the Institutional Review Board. Items will...

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