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Robert F. Hess, Ph.D., D.Sc. is a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Ophthalmology at McGill University. He also serves as the Director of the McGill Vision Research Unit, a leading center for vision science research. His work focuses on understanding visual perception mechanisms, particularly in conditions like amblyopia.
Dr. Hess's research interests span multiple areas of vision science including:
- Adult Neuroplasticity
- Amblyopia (both clinical and laboratory aspects)
- Visual contour processing
- Brain imaging related to vision
- Motion perception
- Shape perception
- Spatial vision
- Stereo vision
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on amblyopia research, particularly examining binocular vision deficits, spatial scrambling effects on visual perception, and novel treatment approaches. Dr. Hess has been investigating how dichoptic training methods can improve visual function in amblyopia, moving beyond traditional patching approaches. His work often combines psychophysical testing with computational modeling to understand the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception deficits.
As Director of the McGill Vision Research Unit, Dr. Hess leads a collaborative research environment that brings together multiple investigators studying various aspects of vision. The unit appears to be well-integrated with both basic science and clinical ophthalmology at McGill University.
