How eye movements affect our perception of motion and depth
Official title: Influences of viewing geometry on neural computations of motion and depth
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11057737 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our eye movements affect how we see motion and depth, and it's for anyone interested in understanding more about how our brains process what we see, especially in conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $468,768 |
| NIH project number | 2R01EY013644-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057737 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing visual perception challenges, especially those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with intact visual processing abilities and no cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the movements of our eyes influence our ability to perceive motion and depth in our environment. It challenges the traditional understanding that eye movements can be compensated for by simple calculations, suggesting instead that the brain must consider the geometry of viewing to accurately interpret what we see. By conducting experiments with human participants, the researchers aim to uncover the biases in perception that arise from different viewing conditions. This could lead to a better understanding of visual processing in conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of visual perception, potentially leading to improved diagnostic tools or therapies for patients with visual processing issues, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of examining the influence of eye movements on perception is established, this specific investigation into viewing geometry and its effects on motion and depth perception is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deangelis, Gregory C — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Deangelis, Gregory C
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.