Past Events

Abstract: The retinal images that people experience depend on the visual scene and where within the scene they look. It has been argued that many properties of the visual system conform to the…

Abstract: Over the last decades, motion and depth processing have been extensively studied in the nonhuman primate brain from electrophysiological recordings, leading to an accurate characterization…

Abstract: Navigation is a challenging task for many travelers with visual impairments. While a variety of GPS-enabled tools can provide wayfinding assistance in outdoor settings, GPS provides no…

Abstract: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a condition of retinal blood vessel immaturity and neovascularization, can cause retinal vessel abnormalities and retinal detachment in preterm infants…

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Abstract: The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) has been extensively studied at the level of synapses and neural circuits, but comparatively little is known about its effects on perception and…

Tips and History of Mobility Techniques Speaker: Bill Gerrey Come learn about tricks to help you with daily tasks when you don’t have vision. Also learn some interesting tidbits on the history of…

Abstract: Important information regarding SKERI health benefits for 2017 and open enrollment guidelines will be presented by Filice Insurance.

Abstract: Since 1998, Touch Graphics, Inc. has created educational products and exhibits that combine tactile graphics and models with touch-activated spoken description. For example, the Talking…

New results in vision research Speaker: Manfred MacKeben, PhD Come find out more about our understanding of vision, and learn about new treatments and technologies to come in the near future…