In this paper, psychophysical contrast sensitivity was assessed as a potential tool to detect early visual deficits due to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Through a cross-sectional study, we evaluated the foveal and peripheral contrast sensitivity in patients with a high risk of developing POAG, the suspected POAG. We found that contrast sensitivity is reduced in […]
There is a broad consensus that the academic career is governed by meritocracy, which implies that achievements, recognition, and advancement depend exclusively on talent and individual effort. However, numerous studies have documented differential barriers for women in science, affecting their productivity, their impact, and the duration of their career. Among STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
José Fanchini and Pablo Barrionuevo participated in the 27th International Colour Vision Society Meeting held in the beautiful Ljubljana, Slovenia from July 5 to 9, 2024. During this meeting, we presented two works that were conducted in the VNL. José presented his work on the development of a five-primary portable photostimulator suitable for carrying out […]
I had the honor of participating as a student and speaker at the 15th Argentine Congress of Color. On this occasion, I presented the work entitled “Spectral measurements of natural objects from the north of Argentina”. This interdisciplinary event, aimed at professionals and color enthusiasts, took place at the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism, and Design […]
The International Day of Light is on Thursday, May 16. On that day, Jose Fanchini, Officer of the Optica – SPIE chapter, along with the group of students involved in the chapter, carried out the re-inauguration of the Museum of Light in Tucuman, Argentina. It is a space dedicated to scientific dissemination and knowledge where […]
We have recently published a mini-review in the journal “Vision Research” about the role of melanopsin-expressing retinal ganglion cells in color vision. This mini-review contains what we know so far about it but also potential new avenues of research. Take a look! Barrionuevo et al – 2024 – VR – ipRGCs in color vision
With the participation of María Sandoval, together with other members of the collaborative scientific network of CienciaFem, the original paper: “Perspectives – Academic career in Ecology: Effect of gender, caregiving labor, and the working environment” has been published in the Forest Ecology and Management journal. Summary: Using an online survey of Argentinean ecologists conducted between […]
Happy to announce that we have reviewed the literature about the use of the method of silent-substitution and multi-primary devices. This is the first time that this information is provided in Spanish. Download here: Preciado et al -2023- OPA – MES
Constanza has successfully defended her Ph.D. Thesis, entitled: “Hacia la detección temprana del glaucoma (Towards Early Detection of Glaucoma)”, to obtain the doctoral degree from the National University of Tucumán, Argentina. This achievement is especially important because she had to interact with patients and this kind of work was strongly restricted during the pandemic COVID19. […]
I am delighted to share that I have been selected to attend the Summer School 2023 of the International Colour Vision Society (ICVS), with the support of an economic grant. The ICVS Summer School 2023 organizers have awarded me a 50% discount on the registration fee and a travel grant. The ICVS is a non-profit […]