NIH R01 · 2024
Scanning and Detection at Intersections
Project Summary Hemianopia (the loss of half the field of vision on the same side in both eyes) is a severe visual consequence of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Resuming driving after the onset of hemianopia is an important goal to maintain independence and quality of life. People with hemianopia are permitted to drive in about 18 states. However, in a retrospective analysis of crash records, drivers with hemianopia were found to have a higher risk for crashes than drivers with a full field of vision. Intersections are especially challenging for drivers with hemianopia as a wide field (up to 180°) has to be checked for potential hazards, requiring head as well as eye movements. If…
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