Past Events

Abstract - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most prevalent cause of central visual field loss. Since the high-acuity fovea (the oculomotor locus) is often impaired in AMD, people…

Abstract - Nonscriptum LLC (www.nonscriptum.com) is a consulting and training firm founded in 2015 by Joan Horvath and Rich “Whosawhatsis” Cameron, based in Pasadena, California. Nonscriptum focuses…

Abstract - Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of visual impairment affecting children in the developed world. For her doctoral research, to help meet the needs of children with…

Abstract - There is growing evidence that the clinical emphasis on visual acuity in both the diagnosis and the treatment of amblyopia is not sufficient. My research has focused on deficits in motion…

Abstract - Billions of people in the world watch sport media broadcasts to follow their favorite sports, e.g., tennis, soccer, cricket, golf, or Olympic games. They enjoy the actions captured by…

Abstract - Humans rely extensively on their visual system for tasks such as navigation, communication, and social interaction. Loss or damage to vision can have a profound effect on the quality of…

Abstract - Smartphones have been a massive boon for people who are blind in terms of their ability to access physical environments. For instance, GPS navigation apps and ride-sharing apps have enabled…

Abstract - Our environment is multisensory; at any given time, information can be received through multiple senses. While it was previously believed that multisensory processing in the cortex was…

Abstract - Social use of gaze has long been a subject of interest in research on Autism Spectrum Disorder. However, a substantial body of work suggests that vision differences in ASD extend beyond…

Abstract - Indoor navigation is a significant challenge for people with visual impairments, who often lack access to visual cues such as informational signs, landmarks, and structural features that…