Publications

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Representative Publications

  • Li RW, Li BZ, Chat SW, Patel SS, Chung STL & Levi DM (2024) Playing three-dimensional video games boosts stereo vision. Current Biology, 34, R524-R525.
  • Li RW, Tran KD, Bui J, Antonucci M, Ngo C & Levi DM (2018) Improving adult amblyopic vision with stereoscopic 3D video games. Ophthalmology, 125, 1660.
  • Li RW, Ngo C, Nguyen, J. & Levi DM (2011) Video game play induces plasticity in the visual system of adults with amblyopia, Public Library of Science Biology, 9, e1001135.
  • Li RW, Levi DM & Klein SA (2004) Perceptual learning improves efficiency by re-tuning the “template” for position discrimination. Nature Neuroscience. 7, 178-183.

2021-Current

  • Li RW, Li BZ, Chat SW & Levi DM (In Revision)
  • Li RW, Li BZ, Chat SW, Patel SS, Chung STL & Levi DM (2024) Playing three-dimensional video games boosts stereo vision. Current Biology, 34, R524-R525.
  • Leung TW, Li RW, Kee CS (2023) Brief Adaptation to Astigmatic Blur Reduces Meridional Anisotropy in Contrast Sensitivity. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 64, e4
  • Leung TW, Li RW, Kee CS (2021) Meridional Anisotropy of Foveal and Peripheral Resolution Acuity in Adults with Emmetropia, Myopia and Astigmatism. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 62, e11

2016-2020

  • Levi DM, Li RW, Silver ME, Chung ST (2020). Sequential perceptual learning of letter identification and uncrowding in normal peripheral vision: Effects of task, training order, and cholinergic enhancement. Journal of Vision
  • Li RW, Tran KD, Bui J, Antonucci M, Ngo C & Levi DM (2018) Improving adult amblyopic vision with stereoscopic 3D video games. Ophthalmology, 125, 1660.
  • Chung ST, Li RW, Silver ME, Levi DM (2017). Donepezil does not enhance perceptual learning in adults with amblyopia: a pilot study. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 11: e448.
  • Leung TW, Li RW, Kee CS (2017) Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses: optical and clinical performances. PLoS One, 12, 0169114.
  • Li RW, So W, Wu TH, Craven AP, Tran TT, Gustafson KM & Levi DM (2016) Monocular blur alters the tuning characteristics of stereopsis for spatial frequency and size. Royal Society Open Science, 3: e160273.
  • Li RW, Tran TT, Craven A, Leung TW, Chat SW & Levi DM (2016) Enhancing coarse-to-fine stereo vision by perceptual learning: Asymmetric transfer across spatial frequency spectrum. Royal Society Open Science, 3, e150523.

2011-2015

  • Chung STL, Kumar G, Li RW, & Levi DM (2015) Characteristics of Fixational Eye Movements in Amblyopia: Limitations on Fixation Stability and Acuity? Vision Research, 114, 87-99.
  • Li RW, Ngo C, & Levi DM (2015) Relieving the Attentional Blink in the Amblyopic Brain with Video Games. Scientific Reports,5, e8483.
  • Astle AT, Li RW, Webb BS, Levi DM & McGraw PV. (2013) A Weber-like law for perceptual learning. Scientific Reports, 3, e1158.
  • Chung STL, Li RW, & Levi DM (2012) Learning to identify near-acuity letters, either with or without flankers, results in improved letter size and spacing limits in adults with amblyopia. PLoS One, 7, e35829.
  • Li RW, Ngo C, Nguyen J & Levi DM (2012) Video game play induces plasticity in the visual system of adults with amblyopia: Video games improve “lazy eye” in adults. Ophthalmology Update, 10, 29-33 [Invited Excerpt Report].
  • Li RW, Brown, B, Edwards MH, Ngo C, Chat SW & Levi DM (2012) Reduced sampling efficiency can explain the elevated Vernier threshold with aging: Vernier acuity in positional noise. Scientific Reports, 2, e300.
  • Li RW, Ngo C, Nguyen, J. & Levi DM (2011) Video game play induces plasticity in the visual system of adults with amblyopia, Public Library of Science Biology, 9, e1001135.

2006-2010

  • Bavelier D, Levi D, Li RW, Dan Y & Hensch TK. (2010) Removing brakes on adult brain plasticity: from molecular to behavioral interventions. Journal of Neuroscience, 30, 14964-14971.
  • Li RW, MacKeben M, Chat SW, Kumar M, Ngo C & Levi DM (2010) Age and visual counting. PLoS One, 18, e13434.
  • Levi DM, & Li RW (2009) Perceptual Learning as a potential treatment for amblyopia. Vision Research, 49, 2535-2549.
  • Levi DM, & Li RW (2009) Improving the performance of the amblyopic visual system. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364, 399-407. [Invited Review Paper]
  • Li RW, Klein SA, & Levi DM (2008) Prolonged perceptual learning of positional acuity in adult amblyopia: Perceptual template retuning dynamics. Journal of Neuroscience, 28, 14223-14229.
  • Chung STL, Li RW, & Levi DM (2008) Learning to Identify Near-Threshold Luminance-Defined and Contrast-Defined Letters in Observers with Amblyopia. Vision Research, 48, 2739-2750.
  • Chung STL, Li RW, & Levi DM (2008) Crowding between first- and second-order letters in amblyopia. Vision Research, 48, 788-798 [Biweekly Issue Cover Picture]
  • Li RW, Provost A, & Levi DM (2007) Extended perceptual learning results in substantial recovery of both positional acuity and visual acuity in juvenile amblyopia Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48, 5046-5051.
  • Wei L, Levi DM, Li RW, & Klein SA (2007) Feasibility study on a hyperacuity device with motion uncertainty: two-point stimuli. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics. Part B Cybernetics 37:385-397
  • Chung STL, Li RW, & Levi DM (2007) Crowding between first- and second-order letter stimuli in normal foveal and peripheral vision. Journal of Vision, 7, 1-13.
  • Chung STL, Li RW, & Levi DM (2006) Identification of contrast-defined letters in adults with amblyopia benefits from perceptual learning. Vision Research, 46, 3853-3861.
  • Li RW, Klein SA, & Levi DM (2006) The ‘receptive field’ for position acuity changes with feature separation. Journal of Vision, 6, 4, 311-321.
  • Chung STL, Levi DM, & Li RW (2006) Learning to identify contrast-defined letters in peripheral vision. Vision Research, 46, 1038-1047.

2001-2005

  • Li RW, Young KG, Hoenig P, & Levi DM (2005) Perceptual learning improves visual perception in juvenile amblyopia. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 46, 3161-3168.
  • Levi DM, Li RW, & Klein SA (2005) “Phase capture” in amblyopia: the influence function for sampled shape. Vision Research, 45, 1793-1805.
  • Li RW, & Levi DM (2004) Characterizing the mechanisms of improvement for position discrimination in adult amblyopia. Journal of Vision, 4, 476-487.
  • Li RW, Levi DM & Klein SA (2004) Perceptual learning improves efficiency by re-tuning the “template” for position discrimination. Nature Neuroscience. 7, 178-183.
  • Levi DM, Li RW, & Klein SA (2003) “Phase capture” in the perception of interpolated shape: cue combination and the influence function. Vision Research, 43, 2233-2243.
  • Edwards MH, Lam CSY, Li RW (2003) Author Response: A Reanalysis of Myopia Control with Progressive Addition Lenses. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Electronic letters)
  • Wolffsohn JS, Gilmartin B, Li RW, Edwards MH, Chat SW, Lew JKF & Yu B. (2003). Nearwork-induced transient myopia in preadolescent Hong Kong Chinese. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 44, 2284-2289.
  • Schmid KL, Li RW, Edwards MH, & Lew JKF. (2003). The expandability of the eye in childhood myopia. Current Eye Research, 26, 65-71.
  • Edwards MH, Li RW, Lam CSY, Lew JKF & Yu BSY. (2002). The Hong Kong progressive lens myopia control study: study design and main findings. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 43, 2852-2858.
  • Schmid KL, Iskander DR, Li RW, Edwards MH, & Lew JKF. (2002). Blur detection thresholds in childhood myopia: single and dual target presentation. Vision Research, 42, 239-247.
  • Li RW, Edwards MH, & Brown B. (2001). Variation in Vernier evoked cortical potential with Age. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 42, 1119-1124.
  • Li RW, & Edwards MH. (2001). Interfacing the Shin-Nippon natural vision autorefractor SRW-5000 with a personal computer. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 21, 114-116.
  • Li RW, Edwards MH & Brown B. (2000). Variation in Vernier acuity with age. Vision Research, 40, 3775-3781.