Mission
The threefold mission of the VPI is to:
- investigate and apply the science of vision performance
- improve the vision performance and visual welfare of the public
- apply the latest knowledge about vision performance to product development and support and clinical care
Areas of Expertise
The VPI boasts an array of specialties, thanks to the diverse educational backgrounds of its researchers and contributors. Some noted areas of expertise include:
- Vision ergonomics and computer vision
- 3-D vision technology and displays
- Light toxicity and age-related eye disease
- Contact lenses
- Progressive Addition Lens design and technology
- Font design and legibility
- Accommodative and vergence interaction and dysfunction