Low vision; Clinical optics; Clinical assessment of visual performance
Professor Bailey's research interests center on the clinical assessment of vision. He is currently developing clinical tests of contrast sensitivity that incorporate response efficiency measures into the assessment of the ability to see low contrast targets. He is also studying reading behavior and efficiency in children with visual impairment, with a view to developing a better rationale for selecting the print sizes and viewing distances for students with low vision as they work at different reading tasks. He is also interested in better characterizing the visual abilities of visually impaired persons. For example, a current project examines the visual and ocular characteristics of persons with albinism. His research also includes the analysis of optical characteristics of magnifying aids and other optical systems that may enhance visual efficiency or comfort during critical visual tasks. Recently, he has been developing optical systems that may facilitate the inspection of eyes where there is unsteady fixation, and also systems that may enhance the comfort of dentists as they perform critical visually guided tasks. Dr. Bailey also participates in international studies of cataract development associated with exposure to air-borne pollutants. All of this research offers BCSDP trainees an opportunity to work in patient-based vision assessment studies.
