Understanding how visual performance varies across different areas of the visual field
Official title: Unveiling the computations underlying behavioral heterogeneity across and around the visual field
Funded at New York University · NIH-10996867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well people can see and notice differences in what they’re looking at, depending on where they’re focusing their eyes, and it’s for anyone curious about how our vision works and why we might see things differently in different parts of our sight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $34,305 |
| NIH project number | 1F31EY036732-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing variations in visual performance, particularly those with conditions affecting contrast sensitivity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable and normal visual performance across the visual field may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how visual performance, such as the ability to detect contrasts, changes depending on where in the visual field a person is looking. It explores the differences in performance based on eccentricity (distance from the center of vision) and polar angle (the angle of vision), focusing on why people perform better in certain areas compared to others. The study uses advanced techniques like functional MRI to measure brain activity and aims to quantify how internal noise and efficiency affect visual perception. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to provide insights into the underlying computations that contribute to visual performance variability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing visual performance in individuals with visual impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding visual performance through similar methodologies, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xue, Shutian — New York University
- Study coordinator: Xue, Shutian
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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.