UCI study sheds new light on low-light vision, could aid people with retinal deficits
UCI study sheds new light on low-light vision, could aid people with retinal deficits
- May 13, 2015
- Research by Alyssa Brewer, cognitive sciences assistant professor, is featured by Medical News Today May 13, 2015
From Medical News Today:
According to a recent UC Irvine study, the brain processes the experience no differently
than if it were noon. The same study also reveals how quickly the brain adapts to
vision loss, contradicting earlier research and opening the door to novel treatments.
The findings, which appear in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are
significant for those who have suffered retinal damage or disease, said cognitive
scientist Alyssa Brewer, the lead author.
For the full story, please visit http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/293797.php.
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