The proposed experiments attempt to develop an explicit functional description of the processes underlying light and dark adaptation and also color appearance. An attempt will be made to relate the visual phenomena to underlying physiological and anatomical mechanisms, but emphasis is given to an explicit description of the variables controlling visual sensitivity as a first step in relating these phenomena to their physiological underpinnings. The following specific issues are addressed: (1) what are the precise mechanisms by which lateral inhibitory processes control sensitivity? (2) Can the after effects of bright light exposure and the effects of continuously exposed weaker lights be described in terms of one variable, or are a number of processes involved? (3) What is the role of lateral neural connections in hue constancy?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01EY005729-03
Application #
3261135
Study Section
Visual Sciences B Study Section (VISB)
Project Start
1984-07-01
Project End
1986-11-30
Budget Start
1985-12-01
Budget End
1986-11-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Rochester
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
208469486
City
Rochester
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14627
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