Oxyopia Abstract

February 1, 2008
Friday, 4:00 PM
489 Minor Hall

Susana Chung, MScOptom, PhD
Associate Professor, College of Optometry, University of Houston
Host: Deborah Orel-Bixler

Faculty Search Candidate

Title

Reading in Peripheral Vision

Abstract

Reading is difficult and slow for many low vision patients, especially those whose central retina is damaged, and thus are obligated to use their peripheral retina. The leading cause of visual impairment is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is also the leading cause of central vision loss. Because reading is the most common clinical complaint as well as the primary goal for AMD patients seeking visual rehabilitation, the understanding of why reading is difficult and slow in the peripheral visual field is of utmost importance to the visual rehabilitation of patients with AMD. Previous studies have established that even when print size is not a limiting factor, or when the demand for reading eye movements is minimized, patients with central vision loss still read slowly. In this talk, I will summarize our continued efforts in identifying the root cause(s) of slow peripheral reading. I will also present empirical findings of our attempts to enhance peripheral reading speed.

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