Licensure and Certification:

Academic Appointments:

Hospital Appointments:

Other Professional Positions and Major Visiting Appointments:

Hospital and Health Care Organization Service Responsibilities:

Awards and Honors:

Major Committee Assignments:

International and National

Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA:

Memberships, Offices and Committee Assignments in Professional Societies:

Community Service Related to Professional Work:

Editorial Boards:

Major Research Interests:

1. Visual psychophysics in normal and low vision.
   
   
2. Image understanding in the context of human perception.
   
   
3. Display-observer interactions in head-mounted displays.
   
   
4. Image processing of retinal images.
   
   
5. Control of eye movements with peripheral vision.
   
   
6. Binocular vision.
   
   
7. Low-vision aids.
   
   
8. Visual issues with head mounted display.
   
   

Part II: Research, Teaching, and Clinical Contributions

My research spans the interface between engineering and ophthalmic and vision research. I conduct basic and clinical research. I am trying to understand how we see in the context of low vision rehabilitation and in relation to the more general question of human vision and image display interaction. I have been able to transfer knowledge and science from health sciences to military and aviation areas and vice-versa to the benefit of all areas.

I have developed a metric for contrast in complex images that has been widely adopted.  This permits quantitative specification of contrast, the most relevant visual parameter, in images. The contrast metric can also be used to simulate normal or low-vision.  It was applied successfully in the development of image enhancement for the visually impaired (an area of research I pioneered), and in understanding visual function in wide field simulations. 

I am studying the issue of vision and display interaction in general and the clinical aspects of head mounted displays in particular. I have made contributions to the understanding of the impact of some optical parameters on the comfort of the users and conducted clinical research in the evaluation of these displays. 

I have been applying all aspect of my basic research to the development and evaluation of novel vision aids and methods of low-vision rehabilitation, which is also my chosen area of clinical practice. 

My research also includes contributions to the areas of eye movement analysis, image processing, image communications, and optics. I have been a leader in the area of image processing of retinal images, developing optical and computational methods for enhancement of clinical images and quantitative analysis ranging from measurements of retinal nerve fiber defects to the measurements of Drusen in macular degeneration. In the area of eye movements, I have contributed to the understanding of eye movement control with peripheral vision, the analysis and modification of eye movements in binocular vision disorders, and the interaction of eye movement with the perception of displayed images. In optics I developed a novel fiber optics reading magnifier, a calibration device for the confocal microscope, an adjustable spectacle lens for presbyopia and introduced the use of circular polarizers in ophthalmic imaging.

The recent work in low vision is concentrating on mobility and devices for mobility.  This includes pedestrian mobility and driving.  We are studying both aspects in real world studies as well as in virtual environments (walking and driving simulators). 

Research Funding Information:

Principal Clinical and Hospital Service Responsibilities:

Self Report of Teaching:

Local Contributions

Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

New England Medical Center Hospitals

Tufts University

New England College of Optometry

Northeastern University

Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School

Regional, National and International Contributions

Invited presentations

1. E. Peli (1982). Control of eye movements with peripheral vision. Joint Symposium of Peripheral Visual Function at the Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, December 8.
   
   
2. E. Peli (1983). Control of eye movement with peripheral vision: Implications for the training of eccentric viewing in low vision patients. Faculty Seminars Series, College of Optometry, University of Houston, February 17.
   
   
3. E. Peli (1983). Mapping residual retinal function with the scanning laser ophthalmoscope. Vision Research Club, Department of Electrical Engineering, Technion (IIT), Haifa, Israel, October 17.
   
   
4. E. Peli (1983). Recent developments in clinical eye research in Boston. Department of Ophthalmology, Belinson Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, Israel, October 15.
   
   
5. E. Peli (1984). Mapping residual retinal function with the scanning laser ophthalmoscope. University of Waterloo School of Optometry, Waterloo, Canada, February 16.
   
   
6. G.T. Timberlake and E. Peli (1984). Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. Symposium on Vision Training in Low Vision: Diagnosis Precedes Training, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, St. Louis, MO.
   
   
7. E. Peli (1985). Computerized image processing - ophthalmic applications. Faculty Research Seminar, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, November 6.
   
   
8. E. Peli (1986). Clinical evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer. Current Development in Optometry Program, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, January 27.
   
   
9. E. Peli (1986). Digital image processing of fundus photographs. Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, February 19.
   
   
10. E. Peli (1986). Clinical evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer. Department of Ophthalmology Rounds, Boston University School of Medicine, May 14.
    
    
11. E. Peli (1986). Digital processing of fundus images. National Eye Institute Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD, May 23.
    
    
12. E. Peli (1987). High-technology fundus imaging. Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel, February 26.
    
    
13. E. Peli (1987). Image processing and visual models. Julius Silver Institute of Biomedical Engineering Sciences. Technion (IIT), Haifa, Israel, March 3.
    
    
14. E. Peli (1987). Nerve fiber layer evaluation and image processing. Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT, Cambridge, MA, March 22.
    
    
15. E. Peli (1989). Image enhancement for the visually impaired: from basics to applications. New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, September 12.
    
    
16. E. Peli (1989). Image enhancement for the visually impaired: from basics to applications. Oxyopia Seminar, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley, October 20.
    
    
17. E. Peli (1990). Image enhancement for the visually impaired. Smith-Kettlewell Colloquia, San Francisco, CA, February 23.
    
    
18. E. Peli (1990). Contrast in complex images. Department of Electrical Engineering and Julius Silver Institute of Biomedical Engineering Sciences, Technion, Haifa, Israel, July 10.
    
    
19. E. Peli (1990). Image invariance with change of distance. Department of Human Factors Engineering Israeli Air Force, Israel, July 11.
    
    
20. E. Peli (1990) Computer measurements of drusen changes. International Scientific Meeting on Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Williamstown, MA, September 8.
    
    
21. E. Peli (1991) Simulating normal and low vision. CDSP Seminar, Center for Communications and Digital Signal Processing, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, May 23.
    
    
22. E. Peli (1991) Simulating normal and low vision. US Army, Center for Night Vision and Electro-Optics, Ft. Belvoir, VA, July 30.
    
    
23. E. Peli (1992) Aspects of simulating normal and low vision. State University of Arizona, Tempe, April 7.
    
    
24. E. Peli (1992) Aspects of simulating normal and low vision. Williams Air Force Base, AZ, April 8.
    
    
25. E. Peli (1992) Enhancement and measurement of fundus images, imaging in Ophthalmology Symposium, University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, June 26.
    
    
26. E. Peli (1992) High Tech Fundus Imaging, NEWENCO Residency-Fellowship Conference, West Roxbury V.A. Medical Center, West Roxbury, MA, July 23.
    
    
27. E. Peli (1993) Simulations as a guide for image quality metrics. NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field , CA, January 11.
    
    
28. E. Peli (1993) Video image and text enhancement for the visually impaired. Institute for Perception Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, July 5.
    
    
29. E. Peli (1993) Simulating central and peripheral vision. The First Arthur R. Menendez, PhD, Applied Vision Research Memorial Lecture, Brooks Air Force Base, TX, October 18.
    
    
30. E. Peli (1994) Video enhancement for the visually impaired: pictures and text. University of Waterloo School of Optometry, Waterloo, Canada, March 22.
    
    
31. E. Peli (1994) Enhancement of retinal images: A critical evaluation. In "Digital Imaging in Ophthalmology" a Special Sunday Symposium, ARVO Annual Meeting, Sarasota FL, May 1.
    
    
32. E. Peli (1995) Image Processing for the visually impaired: the NASA involvement. Computational Human Engineering Office, NASA, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA, Jan. 31.
    
    
33. E. Peli (1995) Visual rehabilitation in age-related macular degeneration, in a symposium on ARM at the Schepens International Meeting in Mexico City, Mexico, March 4.
    
    
34. E. Peli (1995) Image enhancement for the Visually Impaired, and Computerized processing of retinal images. In "Non Invasive Optical Methods In Vision And Ophthalmology" an international course given by the Fundacion Ramon Areces. Madrid, Spain, March 6-8.
    
    
35. E. Peli (1996) Simulating impaired vision. In "Vision Impairment and Daily Life" a Special Sunday Symposium, ARVO Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 21.
    
    
36. E. Peli (1996) Survey of low-vision aids NEI sponsored symposium for the public on low vision rehabilitation at the Enoch Vision Science Meeting, UC Berkeley, CA, April 29.
    
    
37. E. Peli (1996) Visual and Optometric considerations in the design of binocular head-mounted display. Symposium on Optical Design for Visual Instrumentation. OSA annual meeting, Rochester NY.
    
    
38. E Peli (1996) Fiber Optic reading Magnifier for the visually impaired. Institute of Ophthalmology, London UK, July 2.
    
    
39. E. Peli (1996) Safety And Comfort Issues With Head-Mounted Displays. Symposium on Human Factors at the Workshop on 3D Display Technologies and Human Factors, The Third International Display Workshops IDW'96, Kobe, Japan, November 28.
    
    
40. E. Peli (1998) Sensor fusion for human vision. (representing NASA, Ames Research Center) at the Synthetic Vision Workshop 2, NASA, Langley, VA, January 29.
    
    
41. E. Peli (1998) Prism correction for hemianopia, a method that actually works Lion Vision Center, The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Inst. Baltimore, MD, August 20.
    
    
42. E. Peli (1998) Using peripheral diplopia (confusion) to treat hemianopia. Vision Sciences Colloquium. Harvard Department of Psychology, Cambridge, MA, Nov. 5.
    
    
43. E. Peli (1998) Contrast in images and the simulation of image appearance. Human Factors Lab, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY, Nov 10.
    
    
44. E. Peli (1998) Image enhancement for the visually impaired: from basics to applications. Colloquium Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Nov 19.
    
    
45. E. Peli (1998) Prism correction for hemianopia. Vision Seminar, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Nov 23.
    
    
46. E. Peli (1998) Low Vision Research at The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Ophthalmologia Belgica 98 conference, Brussels Belgium, Nov 28.
    
    
47. E. Peli (1999) Prism correction for hemianopia that actually works. The Smith-Kettelwell Colloquium, San Francisco, CA, Jan 29.
    
    
48. E. Peli (1999) Vision multiplexing, an engineering approach to vision rehabilitation. HMD SIG meeting at ARVO, May.
    
    
49. E. Peli (1999) Multiplexing"Virtual Lunch" talk at NASA Ames research Center, Moffet Field CA, May 24.
    
    
50. E. Peli (1999) Validation and verification of a model for central and peripheral vision. NATO invitational workshop on Camouflage, Concealment and Deception (CCD), Utrecht, Holland, June 23.
    
    
51. E. Peli (1999) Visual edges detection: how and why. Vision Seminar at McGill Vision Research, McGill University. Montreal Canada, Oct 29.
    
    
52. E. Peli (1999) Vision Multiplexing: a novel approach to low-vision rehabilitation. Ecole dÃoptometrie, Universite de Montreal, Montreal Canada, Nov 1.
    
    
53. E. Peli (1999) Multiplexing, an engineering approach to low-vision rehabilitation. "Virtual Lunch" talk at NASA Ames research Center, Moffet Field CA, May 24.
    
    
54. E. Peli (1999) Validation and verification of a model for central and peripheral vision. NATO invitational workshop on Camouflage, Concealment and Deception (CCD), Utrecht, Holland, June 23.
    
    
55. E. Peli (1999) Visual edges detection: how and why. Vision Seminar at McGill Vision Research, McGill University. Montreal Canada, Oct 29.
    
    
56. E. Peli (1999) Vision Multiplexing: a novel approach to low-vision rehabilitation. Ecole dÃoptometrie, Universite de Montreal, Montreal Canada, Nov 1.
    
    
57. E. Peli (2000) Edge Detection in the visual system. The Wizemann Institute, Israel, March 19.
    
    
58. E Peli (2000) Edge Detection in the visual system. The Silver Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Technion, IIT, Israel, March 2
    
    
59. E. Peli (2000) Vision multiplexing for visual rehabilitation: from basic research to applications and back. The Stichting blindenpenning Lecture at the ECVP 2000 (annual meeting of the European Conference on Visual Perception), Gronigen, The Netherlands, August 31.
    
    
60. E. Peli (2000) Multiplexing- A novel approach to low-vision devices. The keynote lecture at the Eurosight 2000, the European Low Vision conference. Multiplexing- A novel approach to low-vision devices. Veldhven, The Netherlands, September 4
    
    
61. E. Peli. (2000) Vision under high frequency (60Hz) vibrations: continuous and intermittent displays. ARH seminar, NASA Ames Research Ctr., Moffet Field CA, September 20.
    
    
62. E. Peli. (2001) Vision during saccades. Vision Seminar, NASA Ames Research Ctr. , Moffet Field CA, June 7.
    
    
63. E. Peli. (2001) The low vision driver. Invited faculty at The Eye and the Auto. Detroit. MI. June 16.
    
    
64. E. Peli. (2001) Novel prism treatment for hemianopia. The Tufts/New England Medical Center Neuroscience Grand Rounds Lecture. June 21.
    
    
65. E. Peli. (2001)Visual model based edge detection algorithm. Instituto de Optica (CSIC), Madrid, Spain. June 27
    
    
66. E. Peli. (2001) Feature detection in the context of a visual system model. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. August 16.
    
    
67. E. Peli. (2001) Image multiplexing for vision rehabilitation. Symposium de réadaptation en opthalmologie, Entre canne longue et guidance par satallite. La déficit visuel dans la société moderne, Geneva, Switzerland. October 18.
    
    
68. E. Peli (2002) Aids for driving with low vision, Human Factors in Transportation 35th Annual Workshop, Seeing is Believing: Vision, Cognition and Driving Among Seniors, Washington, DC, January 13.
    
    
69. E. Peli (2002) Multiplexing as a new paradigm for vision rehabilitation. Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB, Birmingham, AL, April 25.
    
    
70. E. Peli (2002) Vision multiplexing a new design concept for low vision technology. Center for Visual Science 23rd Symposium "Engineering the Eye," Rochester, NY, June 13/15.
    
    
71. E. Peli (2002) Vision Multiplexing Vision Rehabilitation Devices- function and form. XV International Congress of Eye Research, GenËve, Switzerland, Oct.10
    
    
72. E. Peli (2002) New approaches in the management of low vision. Update in the Management of Glaucoma conference Le service universitaire d'ophtalmologie de GenËve Switzerland, Oct. 11
    
    
73. E. Peli (2002) Vision Multiplexing: A New Engineering Approach to Low Vision Device Development. Driving with Low Vision in the USA, National conference on Low Vision, Kibutz Ga'ash, Israel, Oct. 15.
    
    
74. E. Peli (2003) Prism Work for Hemianopia, MEEI, Vision Rehabilitation Center, Jan 16.
    
    
75. E. Peli (2003) Vision Multiplexing with Bioptic Telescopes and Monocular HMDs: Implications for applications in aviation. Vision Seminar, NASA Ames Research Ctr., Moffet Field CA, Jan 22.
    
    
76. E. Peli (2003) Vision Multiplexing: A Novel Engineering Approach to Low Vision Device Development. Bioengineering Seminar, The Silver Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Technion, IIT, Israel, Feb. 9.
    
    
77. E. Peli (2003) Vision Multiplexing: An Engineering Approach to Low Vision. Optometry Seminar, Bar Ilan University, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Feb. 11.
    
    
78. E. Peli (2003) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. Department of Ophthalmology Seminar, Gent University, Gent, Belgium, Feb 13.
    
    
79. E. Peli (2003) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. Neuropsychology and Gerontology Seminar, Academic Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands, Feb 14.
    
    
80. E. Peli (2003) Vision Multiplexing A design principle for enhancing low vision. Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Vision Seminar Series, MIT, Cambridge MA, Feb 21.
    
    
81. E. Peli (2003) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. Stroke Seminar, Mass General Hospital, Department of Neurology, Boston MA, Mar 12.
    
    
82. E. Peli (2003) Novel Low Vision Devices: Function and Form. IV Conference on Optometry & Contactology ‚ RegiÛn de Murcia, Spain, Mar. 30.
    
    
83. E. Peli (2003) Biomedical Engineering and Low Vision. National Eye Institute Seminar on Research Opportunities in Low Vision, Boston MA, June 16.
    
    
84. E. Peli (2003) Getting Access to Patients: Possible, but not easy. National Eye Institute Seminar on Research Opportunities in Low Vision, Boston MA, June 16.
    
    
85. E. Peli (2003) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Seminar, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston MA, Sept 15.
    
    
86. E. Peli (2003) Visual Aids for Driving with Impaired Vision, Enhancing Older Driver Safety and Performance, International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence, Washington DC, December 5.
    
    
87. E. Peli (2004) Biomedical Engineering and Low Vision. National Eye Institute Seminar on Research Opportunities in Low Vision, Birmingham AL, Feb. 26.
    
    
88. E. Peli (2004) Driving with BiOptic Telescopes: social, legal, and technical considerations. The Kok van Alphen keynote lecture at the annual meeting of the Dutch Ophthalmologic Society, Amsterdam, March 24.
    
    
89. E. Peli (2004) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. Keynote lecture at the at the 13th Annual Conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International (NORA), Boston, MA, March 27.
    
    
90. E. Peli (2004) Optometric and Engineering Concepts Combined in the Design of Low Vision Devices. Research Lecture Series, New England college of Optometry, Boston MA, April 15.
    
    
91. E. Peli (2004) Optometric and Engineering Concepts Combined in the Design of Low Vision Devices, Oxyopia Seminar, UC Berkeley, School of Optometry, June 3.
    
    
92. E. Peli (2004) Optometric and Engineering Concepts Combined in the Design of Low Vision Devices, The Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK, June 16.
    
93. E. Peli (2004) Functional Fields of Bioptic Telescopes: Implications for driving, International BiOptic Driving Conference, London, UK, June 19.
    
    
94. E. Peli (2004) Vision Multiplexing: an engineering approach to visual aids development, The Second Annual Bressler Vision Science Award Symposium, NY Academy of Sciences, New York, NY, Sept. 10.
    
    
95. E. Peli (2004) Vision Multiplexing in the Design of Low Vision Devices, Transportation Center Seminar, University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI, Sept. 17.
    
    
96. E. Peli (2004) Vision Multiplexing in the Design of Low Vision Devices, Fall Vision Meeting, OSA, Rochester, NY, Oct. 15.
    
    
97. E. Peli (2004) 1) Update on Peripheral Prisms and In-the-Lens Telescope. 2) Recent studies on Low Vision Driving, What"s New in Low Vision Symposium, American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, Dec. 11.
    
    
98. E. Peli (2004) Optometric and Engineering Concepts Combined in the Design of Low Vision Devices. Alumni Association of the Technion I.I.T. (New England Chapter) Holidays meeting, Burlington MA, Dec. 18.
    
    
99. E. Peli (2005) Vision Multiplexing An Engineering Approach to Vision Rehabilitation. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New England Medical Center hospitals, Boston MA, Jan. 12.
    
    
100. E. Peli (2005) Combining Engineering and Optometric Concepts in the Design of Devices for the Visually Impaired. Spring 2005 Colloquium Series, Center for Adaptive Systems, Department of Cognitive and Neural Systems, Boston University, Feb. 11.
     
     
101. E. Peli (2005) Near-Peripheral Vision Reorganization in Macular Degeneration. Windows into the dynamic brain: A mini-Symposium. Brain and Vision Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, May 13.
     
     
102. E. Peli (2005) Combining Engineering and Optometric Concepts in the Design of Devices for the Visually Impaired. Keynote Speaker, Assistive Technology Design Fair 2005, Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, May 21.
     
     
103. E. Peli (2005) Low Vision Devices: Designing does not end with building the first prototype. Developments in Vision Enhancement Technology and Their Evaluation, West Virginia University Eye Institute, Morgantown, WV, June 3.
     
     
104. E. Peli (2005) Vision Multiplexing: An Engineering Approach to Vision Rehabilitation. Harvard Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Boston MA, June 17.
     
     
105. E. Peli (2005) Image Processing Based Aids for Visually Impaired People. Keynote presentation, 1st IEEE Workshop on Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired, San Diego, CA, June 20.
     
     
106. E. Peli (2005) Driving with Low Vision. Invited faculty at The Eye and the Auto. Detroit. MI. June 25.
     
     
107. E. Peli (2005) Vision Multiplexing for Low Vision Devices.  Strategies and Solutions: The Changing Landscape of Military Ophthalmology, Boston, MA. Sept. 29.
     
     
108. E. Peli (2005) Vision multiplexing – A novel approach to low vision device development. Ohio State University, School of Optometry. Columbus, OH.  Oct. 6
     
     
109. E. Peli (2005) Bioptic Telescopes: The Past, Future, and Using Them Right Now. The William Feinbloom Distinguished Lecture. Envision NY.  SUNY College of Optometry, New York, NY, Oct.10.
     
     
110. E. Peli (2005) Image Processing Based Aids for People with Vision Impairment.  Guest lecture at the BME_670 course, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Oct. 13
     
     
111. E. Peli (2005) Assessing Visual Aids for Night Blindness.  OSA Vision Meeting, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ.  Oct. 22
     
     
112. E. Peli (2005) Driving with Field Loss: On-Road and Simulator Studies.  ARVO/AAO Joint Symposium, Navigating in the 21st Century: Getting from Laboratory to Patient Care, American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Dec. 9
     
     
113. E. Peli (2005) Near-Peripheral Vision Reorganization in Macular Degeneration. The H. Talmage Dobbs Lectureship in Ophthalmology, Emory Eye Center, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Jan. 13
     
     
114. E. Peli (2005) How to assess steering stability in patients with peripheral field loss?  Committee on Simulation and Measurement of Vehicle and Operator Performance (AND 30).  TRB -Transportation Research Board of the National Academies. Washington DC, Jan. 23
     
     
115. E. Peli (2005) Scoring On-Road Performance of Drivers with Vision Impairments. Workshop on Methodological Advances in Studying On-Road Driving Performance and Habits in Older Drivers: Committee on the Safe Mobility of Older Persons (ANB60). TRB -Transportation Research Board of the National Academies. Washington DC, Jan. 23
     
     
116. E. Peli (2006) Near-Peripheral Vision Reorganization in Macular Degeneration: Psychophysics and fMRI. Envision 06 conference, Kansas City, Sept. 22
     
     
117. E. Peli (2006) Driving with Impaired Vision: Who Can Drive, Where, and Why? Envision 06 conference, Kansas City, Sept. 23
     
     
118. E. Peli (2006) Image Enhancement as visual aid for People with Vision Impairment. Keynote talk, 2nd International Symposium on Visual Computing (ISVC06), Lake Tahoe, NV. Nov. 6
     
     
119. E. Peli (2007) Augmented vision head-mounted systems for vision impairments. SID International Symposium, Society for Information Display, San Francisco, CA, May 23
     
     
120. E. Peli (2007) Near-Peripheral Vision Reorganization in Macular Degeneration: Psychophysics and fMRI.  Institute of Ophthalmology, University College, London, UK.  June 20
     
     
121. E. Peli (2007) Visual Science Overview: What we know and what we want to learn. IMT-UK Study Investigator’s Meeting,  Institute of Ophthalmology, University College, London, UK, June 22
     
     
122. E. Peli (2007) Implantable Miniature Telescope – Advantage Limitations and Mode of Use. Envision 07 conference, Kansas City, Aug.10
     
     
123. E. Peli (2007) Peripheral Prism Treatment for Patients With Hemianopia. Envision 07 conference, Kansas City, Aug.10
     
     
124. E. Peli (2007) Vision multiplexing: An optical engineering concept for low-vision aids. SPIE Conference on Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering VIII, San-Diego, CA, Aug. 27
     
     
125. E. Peli (2007) Electro-Optical Vision Multiplexing Devices for Vision Impairments.  Workshop on Computer Vision Applications for the Visually Impaired. OSA Fall Vision Meeting, Berkeley, CA, Sept. 1
     
     
126. E. Peli (2007) Implantable Miniature Telescope – Advantage Limitations and Mode of Use. Grand rounds guest speaker, 2007-2008  Stanford Ophthalmology Lecture Series, Sept.18
     
     
127. E. Peli (2007) Assistive Technologies for Vision Impairments, Department of Electronic Departmental Seminar, York University, York UK, Nov. 19
     
     
128. E. Peli (2007) Image Enhancement for Impaired Vision: The Challenge of Evaluation. Guest lectures at the Advanced Media course, Department of Electronic Engineering, York University, York UK, Nov. 20
     
     
129. E. Peli (2008) Vision Under High Frequency Vibrations: Continuous And Intermittent Displays. Vestibular Seminar, MEEI, Boston, MA, Jan. 7
     
     
130. E. Peli (2008) Vision Multiplexing: A Novel Approach to Low Vision Aids, Vistakon Vision Institute, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., Jacksonville FL, Feb. 11
     
     
131. E. Peli (2008) Vision Enhancement by Image Processing,  Keynote speaker Sixth Annual USC Vision Symposium, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 15
     
     
132. E. Peli (2008) Technologies in service of people with impaired vision, Special Session on  Emerging Technologies - Tools for the Future, Sponsored by the National Science Foundation at the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 2008 Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 28
     
     
133. E. Peli (2008) Advances in vision rehabilitation for AMD. Advances in Macular Degeneration Course, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh PA, Oct. 3
     
     
134. E. Peli (2008) Prism treatment for hemianopia. Third Biannial Military Vision Research Symposium: Traumatic Eye and Brain Injury. Boston MA Sept 1
     

Short Continuing Education Courses Taught:

1. G.T. Timberlake and E. Peli (1984). Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy course. 62nd Annual Vision Care Congress of the New England Council of Optometrists, Boston, MA, March 11.
   
   
2. E. Peli (1985). Clinical evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer. Optometry Update Seminar, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, October 7.
   
   
3. E. Peli (1986). Nerve fiber layer defects and methods of examination. Glaucoma Update - Optometric Continuing Education Seminar, The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, Waltham, MA, February 12.
   
   
4. E. Peli (1986). Optometric applications of circular polarizers. 64th Annual Vision Care Congress of the New England Council of Optometrists, Boston, MA, March 8.
   
   
5. E. Peli (1986). (a) Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, (b) Low vision: Prescribing for near, (c) Evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer, (d) High-tech fundus imaging techniques. Optifair South East, Miami Beach, FL, January 10-11.
   
   
6. E. Peli (1987). (a) Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, (b) Low vision: Prescribing for near, (c) Evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer, (d) High-tech fundus imaging techniques. Optifair 87, Times New Roman, NY, March 30-31.
   
   
7. E. Peli (1989). (a) High-tech fundus imaging techniques, (b) Low vision: Prescribing for near, (c) Evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer. School of Optometry, Continuing Education Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, May 30-31.
   
   
8. E. Peli (1992). Recent advances in low vision technology. New England Eye Center, Westin Hotel, Boston, MA, April 9.
   
   
9. E. Peli (1992). Clinical evaluation of the retinal nerve fiber layer. 71th Annual Eye Care Congress of the New England Council of Optometrists, Boston, MA, March 12.
   
   
10. E. Peli (1992). Recent advances in low research technology. 71th Annual Eye Care Congress of the New England Council of Optometrists, Boston, MA, March 12.
    
    
11. E. Peli (1993). Spatial Vision Models and Displays. SID 93, Society for Information Display International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, Seattle, WA, May 21.
    
    
12. E. Peli (1993). Recent advances in low vision research technology: clinical perspectives. The Ellerbrook Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Boston, MA, December 10.
    
    
13. E. Peli (1993). Vision Models for Simulations and Image Quality Metrics. SPIE Visual Communications and Image Processing '94, Chicago, IL, September 25.
    
    
14. E. Peli (1994). Recent advances in low research technology: clinical perspectives. The Ellerbrook Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, CA, December 9.
    
    
15. E. Peli (1995). Recent advances in low research technology: clinical perspectives. The Ellerbrook Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, New Orleans, LA, December 8.
    
    
16. E. Peli (1996). Visual, perceptual, and optometric issues with head-mounted displays (HMD). SID 96, Society for Information Display International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, San Diego CA, May 13.
    
    
17. E. Peli (1999). Prism treatment for hemianopia. The Ellerbrock Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Seattle, WA, December 9.
    
    
18. E. Peli (2000) Optometric issues with head mounted display. The Ellerbrock Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Orlando FL, December 9.
    
    
19. E. Peli (2000) Prism treatment for hemianopia. The Ellerbrock Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, Orlando FL, December 7.
    
    
20. E. Peli (2002) Prism treatment for hemianopia. The Ellerbrock Program, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, San Diego CA, December 15.
    
    
21. E. Peli (2003) (a) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. (b) Visual and Optometric Issues with Head Mounted Displays. Israel Council of Optometrists, National Conference, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Feb. 10.
    
    
22. E. Peli (2003) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia and Their Use in Driving. Low Vision In Service Training, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, White River Jct., VT, Oct. 1.
    
    
23. E. Peli (2003) (a) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia. (b) Multiplexing in Low Vision Devices. Mary T. Adams Educational Seminar, Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Topeka, KS, Oct.17.
    
    
24. E. Peli (2004) Optical Advantages and Limitations of the IMT, Eye-Sight 20/20, Framingham, MA , Jan. 11.
    
    
25. E. Peli (2004) Prism Correction for Hemianopia: implications for driving, Optometry Seminar, VA Medical Center, Boston, MA, Feb. 20
    
    
26. E. Peli (2004) Driving with Impaired Vision, Annual conference of the New England College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Bedford MA, Dec. 02.
    
    
27. E. Peli (2004) (a) What You Should Know About Low Vision Telescopes. (b) Prism Treatment for Hemianopia, Lectures and Workshops program for the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL. December 9 - 12
    
    
28. E. Peli (2005) New Understandings in Vision Rehabilitation – a full day seminar.  1) Vision multiplexing – a novel approach to low vision device development (1hr). 2) Driving with low vision: who, where, when, how, and why 1(hr). 3) Prism correction for hemianopia past present and future (1.5hr). 4) Near peripheral vision reorganization in macular degeneration (1hr). 5) Bioptic basics and beyond (1.5hr).  Vision Center of Central Ohio. Columbus, OH.  Oct. 7.
    
    
29. E. Peli (2006) a) Near-Peripheral Vision Reorganization in Macular Degeneration. b) Bioptic Telescopes: The Past, Future, and Using Them Right Now (2 hrs). c) Driving with Low Vision: who, where, when. Israel Council of Optometrists, National Conference, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Mar. 19-21.
    
    
30. E. Peli (2007) Prism Treatments for Hemianopia. Lectures and Workshops program for the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL. Oct. 25.
    
    
31. E. Peli (2008) Low Vision Rehabilitation 1) Driving with Low Vision: Who, where, when, how, and why. 2) Fitting Peripheral Prisms for patients with hemianopia. 3) Implantable Miniature Telescope: Advantage, limitations, mode of use, and clinical results. Massachusetts Society of Optometrists 2008 continuing education program.  Clark University, Framingham MA, Feb 13.
    
    
32. E. Peli (2008) Fitting Peripheral Prisms for Hemianopia, a workshop, Vision 2008 - The 9th International Conference on Low Vision, Montreal Canada, July 7.
    
    

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Report of Clinical Activities

Since 1983 specialized in vision rehabilitation care. Providing comprehensive patient care at the New England Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Seeing patients one half day per week (between 4 to 6 patients per session).
Developed a number of innovative clinical techniques, including the use of circular polarizers to improve visibility of the corneal endothelium and fundus images; an early developer of image processing of retinal images; a variety of low vision aids, including the fiberoptics reading magnifier; novel optical techniques for treatment of hemianopia and tunnel vision; and the use of head-mounted display and image enhancement in low vision care.