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Special Colloquium- The visual system and the natural environment: perceptual, behavioral and computational advances
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract: – As humans investigate the visual environment, they make two to three fixations a second. At each fixation, each...
What is Orientation and Mobility Training and How Can it Help Me with Tasks of Daily Living?”
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Abstract – Gina di Grazia will introduce/review the concepts of Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training to the group. Join Dr....
Postponed: The 23rd Annual Arthur Jampolsky Day Event
Monday, March 2nd, 2020 – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sponsored by Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute Pacific Vision Foundation
Part I. Title: Characterization of natural eye and head movements driving retinal flow. Part II. Underwater virtual reality system for neutral buoyancy training: development and evaluation
Thursday, February 27th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
There will be two parts (half-hour each) to this colloquium. Abstract – Part I. Characterization of natural eye and head...
Perception of location computed outside the visual cortex
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Recent results indicate that an object’s visual location is constructed at a high level where, critically, an object’s motion...
Beacon-based wayfinding for people with disabilities
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – There are currently few options for navigational aids for people with disabilities, especially those who are blind, and...
The Fifteenth Annual Low Vision Rehabilitation Study Group. A two day event 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, February 7th, 2020 – 8:30 AM to Saturday, February 8th, 2020 – 4:00 PM
Purpose: An informal gathering of clinicians/clinical researchers in low vision rehab · share techniques · brainstorm ideas for new treatments or investigations · enjoy...
The Neural Representation of Perceived Color
Thursday, February 6th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – The distinction between stimulus chromaticity and perception of hue is critical for understanding color vision. A chromatic stimulus...
Have You Heard About the Latest Products for people who have vision loss, FDA Cleared or Not?
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Abstract – Dr. Ron Schuchard will review the recent research and development for products that are marketed for treatment of...
State of the Science for Neurorecovery/Neuroprotection as well as Visual Restoration Products for Retinal Degenerative Conditions
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Abstract – Recent FDA cleared/approved devices and biologics as well as current clinical trials in these types of products which promised...