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Perceptual Training and Figure-Ground Performance in Low Vision

This study examined the utility of perceptual training with specific emphasis on figure-ground discrimination. Study participants had low vision which was caused by age-related macular degeneration. The authors studied the relative effectiveness of in-clinic and at-home training in comparison with a no-training condition. The results supported the hypothesis that perceptual skills, such as figure-ground discrimination, can be improved by practice and instruction. The need for task-specific training is also discussed.