Dr Lisa Asper

About me:

My laboratory group investigates visual perception. Research includes investigation of binocular summation in amblyopia, perceptual learning, yoked prism, and repeatability of binocular vision testing procedures. I hope to branch out to investigate visual perception in early dementia in the near future.

Education

OD (Southern California College of Optometry, 1980)

PhD (UNSW, 2004)

RESEARCH
My Research Goals:

• Investigate binocularity
• Investigate visual perception in groups such as the elderly, those with dementia, those with ocular disease
• Investigate the effect of vertical yoked prisms on visual perception and action

Recent Student Projects (PhD and Honours)

• Perceptual learning in contrast discrimination
• Development of interocular and spatial interactions
• The effect of vertical yoked prisms on gait
• The effect of vertical yoked prisms on lateral heterophoria
• Posture and eyestrain when using smart phones
• The effect of various targets on

Current Student Projects (Honours)

• Investigation of activities that may or may not affect cycloplegia
• Investigation into the repeatabiltiy of binocular vision testing

TEACHING & OUTREACH

Courses I co-ordinate and teach:

OPTM3111

            http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/OPTM3111.html

OPTM3211

            http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/OPTM3211.html

OPTM4211

           http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/OPTM4211.html

Additional courses in which I teach

VISN 1101

            http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/VISN1101.html

OPTM2190

            http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/OPTM2190.html

Professional affiliations and service positions

            Member, Optometry Australia

Research Groups

• Sensory Processes Research Laboratory

Research Topics

• Binocular Vision
• Development and maturation of the visual system, amblyopia, colour vision
• Digital devices (smartphones and computers), eye strain and dry eye