Harold Bedell, John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Vision Sciences from the University of Houston was hosted by the Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences for a two week visit in September 2011.

Professor Bedell is a world leading authority on the interaction between the ocular motor system (ie eye movements) with sensory perception, particularly the effect of nystagmus on visual perception. Professor Bedell was involved in a number of projects and discussions during his visit including helping to establish an ocular motility clinic in the department.

He also presented a seminar to the staff and students entitled "Does Amblyopia Contribute to Reduced Visual Acuity in Infantile Nystagmus".