At the IVSS (Israel Vision Science Society) Conference, held at Tel Aviv University on September 8, 2025, faculty members from the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Academic Center presented six groundbreaking studies in the field of vision science:

  1. Early Detection of Keratoconus – by Arij Gideon Abu Said, Prof. Einat Shneor, and Prof. Joan Gispert (UPC, Spain).
    This study introduces an innovative method for early keratoconus detection by identifying a characteristic marker (Annular Dark Shadow), even among healthy relatives, providing a tool for recognizing hereditary risk and preventing disease progression.

  2. Myopia in Children – by Dr. Ravid Doron, Prof. Einat Shneor, Prof. Ariela Gordon-Shaag, Dr. Yonatan Levin, Prof. Lisa Ostrin, and Dr. Kevin Davidson.
    A two-year longitudinal study tracking the prevalence and progression of myopia among boys from different populations (Haredi, religious, and secular). The findings show the highest prevalence among Haredi boys and the lowest among secular boys.

  3. Face Perception as a Function of Retinal Stimulus Size – by Dr. Shlomit Zurani (Bar-Ilan University).
    This research examines the effect of retinal image size compared to physical distance on face perception, demonstrating that retinal stimulus size significantly influences recognition ability, due to high-level expertise developed through daily social exposure.

  4. Comparison Between Static and Dynamic Visual Acuity – by Deina Pritzky and Dr. Reut Yifrah.
    The study investigates the relationship between static and dynamic acuity as measured online and explores the clinical implications of the differences between the two forms of assessment.

  5. Clinical and Behavioral Markers Associated with Dry Eye Disease – by Dr. Liat Ganz, Dr. Ayelet Goldstein, Dr. Yevgeny Biderman (HIT), and Dr. Reut Yifrah.
    This research identifies clinical and behavioral factors linked to the onset of dry eye symptoms, aiming to detect at-risk populations and to better understand the underlying mechanisms.

The Effect of Yellow Filters on Visual Quality in Simulated Cataract – by Rivky Blum and Devorah Katzbi, master’s students, under the supervision of Dr. Liat Ganz and Prof. Plohosk from Palacký University (UPOL), Czech Republic.
Conducted as part of a one-month student exchange program funded by the Czech Neuron Grant, the study examined whether a yellow filter improves visual quality for individuals with simulated cataract under different lighting conditions, including glare scenarios resembling driving.