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Previously, photographs have been edited to show the differences between what is and is not seen for a person with dorsal stream<\/span>\u00a0dysfunction. These images, whilst useful, do not show the demands placed on the brain when things are moving. Life is not a still photograph, but constantly moving, even sitting still and turning creates movement. Every change and movement requires a process in the posterior parietal lobes to re-map, a bit like refreshing a computer screen, but many many times a second.<\/p>\n This is what we want to attempt show, through film.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Txt – Welcome” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CVI-SIM creates computer-based simulations that explore how the world may be experienced by people with brain-based visual impairment, known as cerebral visual impairment or CVI.<\/p>\n CVI-SIM is a collaboration between the Schools of Medicine and Computer Science, working in partnership with the charity CVI Scotland. The project has been shaped through close listening to people with CVI and consultation with clinicians, researchers, and educators with expertise in the condition. We support a wide range of student projects including across medicine, computer science, digital health and the arts.<\/p>\n CVI is a complex and highly variable condition. Our simulations are designed to support understanding of visual perception difficulties that affect many children and adults with CVI, particularly in visually demanding environments. Improving understanding is central to better support in education, healthcare, and everyday life.<\/p>\n Alongside this, CVI-SIM provides a platform for research. By combining simulation with lived experience and empirical study, we are continuing to learn more about how CVI affects visual processing and how this knowledge can be communicated more effectively.<\/p>\n The project has developed in phases, as outlined above: Phase 1 from 2018, Phase 2 from 2020, Phase 3 from 2023, and we are excited to be starting Phase 4 in 2026 to take our simulations to the next level.<\/p>\n We are pleased to share our ongoing work. For updates, please see our social media.<\/p>\n Team CVI-SIM.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Txt – Twitter” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
Welcome to CVI-SIM<\/h1>\n