Vision Impairment Research Laboratory

Description

Our work includes all aspects of low vision research, creating an interdisciplinary environment in which we can answer complex and multi-layered questions that are relevant to the rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairment. Specifically, there is a focus on co-morbidities, such as hearing impairment or cognitive impairment. The goal of including multiple impairments in our research is to be able to make our results as generalizable as possible to the life and daily challenges of persons with sensory loss, their care providers, and the service providers that work with them.

Key-words

Low vision, blindness, sight loss, sight impairment, deafblindness, hard of hearing, hearing loss, hearing impairment, assistive technology, assistive device, usability.

Axis and research theme

AXIS 1 – Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
THEME 1 – Functional Mechanisms

Research Team

Walter Wittich, Ph.D., FAAO CLVT

Contact information

Vision Impairment Research Laboratory
School of Optometry
Université de Montréal
3744, Jean-Brillant Street
Room 260-7
Montréal QC H3T 1P1
C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montréal QC H3C 3J7
Twitter: @WalterWittich