by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Children's Vision, Research, Technology & Vision
The earlier a vision problem is detected, the greater the benefit to be derived from a treatment intervention. However, there are currently no reliable, objective and clinically usable tests available today, that allow for the measurement and detection of vision...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Children's Vision, Research, Technology & Vision
In NZ we have an excellent ‘before school’ screening program. Screening includes a test of the finest detail a child can see (visual acuity). Ideally, the test would be able to separate children with good vision from those who should see an eye doctor. We compared a...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Research, Technology & Vision
Virtual reality (VR) is becoming mainstream, but we do not know the effects of VR on the body – or the eyes. VR headsets display stereoscopic images on a screen which is just centimetres from the eyes, which is then viewed through high powered spectacle lenses. We...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Research, Technology & Vision
Currently, there is no platform which integrates results from different tests of an eye exam with one another. This often poses difficulties in diagnosis, lengthens clinical visit time, and adds to the healthcare cost. This project focuses on processing data obtained...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Physiological optics of the eye, Research, Technology & Vision
The human lens is a major optical component that contributes to overall vision. Fluid dynamics and physiology of the lens change as we age, which leads to the formation of diseases such as cataract. In this project, I have focused on creating aging human lens computer...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Ageing Vision, Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand, affecting 184,000 people in 2014, costing $391.1 million in 2016, or $19,825 per patient. Anti-VEGF injection is the most effective way to control AMD progression, which is...
