Understanding visual processing in aging and development

Project Details

We are studying how ageing affects the visual perception of objects presented on non-uniform backgrounds. Our ability to discriminate objects from their backgrounds is key to most natural visual tasks. The visual processes involved are known as centre-surround interactions, and are considered fundamental building blocks to human perception. This project is investigating which spatial visual mechanisms are altered due to age, supplying key information for understanding and improving visual environments for the elderly, as well as increasing knowledge of the brain mechanisms susceptible to the ageing process. Our research in this domain uses a combination of techniques including visual psychophysics, human brain imaging and EEG.

Funding

Australian Research Council (Discovery Project)

Research Group

Clinical Psychophysics Unit



Faculty Research Themes

Neuroscience

School Research Themes

Neuroscience & Mental Health



Key Contact

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