Past Events

Abstract: It is clear that optic flow is useful to guide an observer's movement and that binocular disparity contributes too (e.g. Roy, Komatsu and Wurtz, 1992). Both cues are important in recovering…

Abstract: How to register for National Library Service through the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. This service includes free mail delivery of talking books, magazines, braille books, and…

Abstract: Strabismus is a common cause of visual morbidity in children in the United States. There are known factors associated with strabismus, such as refractive error or monocular status with poor…

Abstract: The increasing requirement for spatial literacy, the ability to read graphs and charts and to interact with dynamic models that is driven by rapid advances in techniques for visualizing data…

Dr. James Coughlan will give an overview of the ways in which Apple, Android smartphones, and tablets can be useful for people with visual impairments. This including techniques for using these…

Abstract: NIH is making quite a few changes to their policies, forms, and instructions. The changes will effect grants due on or after January 25, 2018. This talk will discuss these upcoming changes…

Abstract: As part of the SKERI postdoctoral fellowship program and as recipients of the NEI Institutional postdoctoral grant, we are required to have quarterly Ethics seminars. NEI requires all…

Abstract: Humans blink up to 20 times per minute, far more often than necessary for lubricating the eyeballs and clearing debris. Blinks completely disrupt the input to the retina, yet spontaneous eye…

Abstract: In this session we will touch on the primary uses of the new phone system, including; Internal Dialing, External Dialing, Calling Voicemail (VM), Transferring Calls, 3-Way Conference Calls…