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  Steven H. Schwartz, O.D., Ph.D.

 


State University of New York - State College of Optometry
Vision Sciences
33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Office: 212-938-5788
sschwartz@sunyopt.edu

Research Interests

Dr. Schwartz

Curriculum Vitae

Education
Post-Graduate
Current Academic Appointment
Research Grants and Contracts
Publications
Referee Services
Teaching Responsibilities
Professional Affiliations

Education:

  • M.A (Counseling in Colleges and Community Agencies) 2005, New York University
  • Ph.D. (Physiological Optics) 1982, The University of Alabama in Birmingham
  • O.D. (1979) University of California, Berkeley
  • B.S. (1977) University of California, Berkeley
  • Pre-professional (1973-1975) SUNY Albany

Post-Graduate

  • 2005-2007: Clinical Fellowship in Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Albert Ellis Institute, New York, New York
  • 1999 (June): Participant, Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE), Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
  • 1980-1982: Postdoctoral Fellowship (National Eye Institute Training Grant to the University of Alabama at Birmingham)

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Current Academic Appointment

  • 1997- Present: Associate Professor, Department of Vision Sciences, State University of New York, State College of Optometry

Research Grants and Contracts

  • 2005- Present: Vision Service Plan, “Opening Doors to Private Practice: Challenging the Assumed Gender Roles of Optometry Students” ($33,350)
  • 2000-2003: Department of Education (FIPSE), "Integration of Basic and Clinical Concepts in a Professional-Training Curriculum Model" ($340,246)
  • 1999-2000: Occupational and Industrial Orthopaedic Institute (under contract with the New York Transit Authority), "Visual Acuity Requirements for Conductors and Train Operators" ($14,904)

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Publications:

Textbooks
Schwartz, S. H. (2004).  Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation, Third Edition.  New     York: McGraw-Hill.

Schwartz, S. H. (2002). Geometrical and Visual Optics: A Clinical Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Schwartz, S. H. (1999). Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation, Second Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Schwartz, S. H. (1994). Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation. East Norwalk, Connecticut: Appleton and Lange.

Papers
Schwartz, S. H. and Rafaeli, A. (In press). Social learning theory and the career trajectory of optometry students. Optometric Education.

Schwartz, S. H. (2007). The optometrist’s role in the management of clinical depressive disorders. Optometry – Journal of the American Optometric Association, 78, 469-473.

Schwartz, S. H., Nehmad, L., Rosenfield, M., Swanson, W. H., Calero-Breckheimer, A., Modica, P., and Picarelli, J. (2006). Teaching basic science courses using Web-based clinical cases: Experiences with BACIC. Optometric Education 32(1), 23-28.

Schwartz, S. H., Nehmad, L., Rosenfield, M., Swanson, W. H., Calero-Breckheimer, A., Modica, P., and Picarelli, J. (2006). Teaching basic science courses using Web-based clinical cases: Experiences with BACIC. Optometric Education 32(1), 23-28.

Schwartz, S. H., and Swanson, W. S. (2005). Empirical determination of corrected vision standards for train crews. Optometry and Vision Science, 82, 774-778.

Schwartz, S. H. (2000). Pulse-duration threshold functions obtained at the MWS/LWS cone antagonistic locus. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 20, 387-390.

Heath, D. A., Daum, K. M., DiStefano, A. F., Haine, C. L., and Schwartz, S. H. (2000). Attributes of Students graduating from schools and colleges of optometry: An Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry report, Optometric Education 26(1), 15-18.

Schwartz, S. H. (1997). Selective masking of the achromatic system can be cortically mediated. Journal of the Optical Society of America A, 14, 703-707.

Schwartz, S. H. (1997). Priority conditions as a basis for basic science course content. Optometric Education, 22(4), 125-127.

Schwartz, S. H. and Godwin, L. D. (1996). Masking of the achromatic system: Implications for saccadic suppression. Vision Research, 36, 1551-1559.

Schwartz, S. H. (1996). Spectral sensitivity as revealed by isolated step onsets and step offsets. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 16, 58-63.

Schwartz, S. H. (1995). Dependence of visual latency on wavelength: Predictions of a neural counting model. Journal of the Optical Society of America A, 12, 2089-2093.

Schwartz, S. H. (1994). Spectral sensitivity of dichromats: Role of postreceptoral processes. Vision Research, 34, 2983-2990.

Schwartz, S. H. (1993). Colour and flicker thresholds for high frequency increments. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 13, 299-302.

Schwartz, S. H. (1992). Reaction time distributions and their relationship to the transient/sustained nature of the neural discharge. Vision Research, 32, 2087-2092.

Schwartz, S. H. (1985). On reaction time histograms. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 5, 225-226.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1984). Effect of duration on detection by the chromatic and achromatic systems. Perception and Psychophysics, 36, 65-67.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1983). Differences in temporal appearance associated with activity in the chromatic and achromatic systems. Perception and Psychophysics, 33, 388-390.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1982). Evidence for transient luminance and quasi-sustained color mechanisms. Vision Research, 22, 445-447.

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Published Abstracts

Myung, E., Ng, L., Hoppe, E. and Schwartz, S.H. (2004). Basic science and clinical integration in the optometric professional curriculum: year two. Optometry and Vision Science, 81 (12s).

Sell, C.A.. and Schwartz, S.H. (2003). An alternative light source for the Ishihara plate. Optometry and Vision Science, 80 (12s).

Schwartz, S.H., Nehmad, L., Rosenfield, M., and Swanson, W. (2003). Teaching basic science courses using Web based clinical cases. Optometry and Vision Science, 80 (12s).

Myung, E., Ng, L.T., Hoppe, E., and Schwartz, S.H. (2003). Designing Web-based educational programs: asynchronous case-based learning. Optometry and Vision Science, 80 (12s).Schwartz, S. H., Hoppe, E. Nehmad, L., Rosenfield, M. and Swanson, W. (2002). Integration of basic and clinical concepts. Optometry and Vision Science, 79 (12s).

Schwartz, S. H., Berman, M., Heath, D., Nehmad, L., Rosenfield, M., and Swanson, W. (2001). Phase I of the FIPSE project: Integration of basic and clinical concepts in the professional curriculum. Optometry and Vision Science, 78 (12s).

Schwartz, S. H. (1997). Pulse-duration functions point to an achromatic mechanism at the MWS/LWS cone antagonistic locus. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement), 38, S890.

Schwartz, S. H., Gates, E., and Geddes, J. (1996). The SPP1 color test has low specificity. Optometry and Vision Science, 73 (12S), 205.

Schwartz, S. H., Kalich, M., Brooks, K., and Smith, K. (1996). Selective masking of the achromatic system can be mediated cortically. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement), 37, S291.

Schwartz, S. H. and Godwin, L.D. (1995). Forward masking of the achromatic system: Implications for saccadic suppression. Optometry and Vision Science, 72, (12S), 185.

Schwartz, S. H., Blalock, J., Mallory, L., and Rowley, D. (1995). Backward masking effects on achromatic and chromatic sensitivity. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement), 36, S907.

Schwartz, S. H., Deck, B., and Stone, J. (1994). Opponent-color spectral sensitivity as revealed by isolated step onsets and step offsets. Optometry and Vision Science, 71(12s), 63.

Schwartz, S. H. (1994). The dependence of visual latency on wavelength is not explained by rod intrusion. Optometry and Vision Science, 71(12s), 146.

Schwartz, S. H., Deck, B., and Stone, J. (1994). Simple reaction time as a function of wavelength: Predictions of a neural counting model. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement), 35, 2167.

Schwartz, S. H., Deck, B., and Stone, J. (1993). Sensitivity of chromatic and achromatic systems in dichromacy. Optometry and Vision Science, 70(12s), 30.

Schwartz, S. H., Deck, B. and Stone J. (1992). Lack of a border reduces blue cone contribution to spectral sensitivity. Optometry and Vision Science, 69(12s), 165.

Schwartz, S. H. and Deck, B. (1992). Visual latency for chromatic and achromatic systems: Analysis with a criterion-free methodology. Optometry and Vision Science, 69(12s), 85.

Schwartz, S. H. (1992). Flicker and color thresholds for high frequency temporal alterations. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science (Supplement), 33, 704.

Schwartz, S. H. (1991). Analysis of reaction time distributions to long duration intensity increments. Optometry and Vision Science, 68(12s), 177.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1983). Effect of duration on detection by the chromatic and achromatic systems. American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics, 60, 79P.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1982). Chromatic and temporal appearance of long duration flashes. American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics, 59, 10P.

Schwartz, S. H. and Loop, M. S. (1981). Evidence for transient luminance and sustained color mechanisms. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science(Supplement), 20, 54.

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Miscellaneous Publications
Hofstetter, H. W., Griffin, J. R., Berman, M. S., and Everson, R. W. (2000).  Dictionary of Visual Science and Related Clinical Terms, Fifth Edition, Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann. Contributor.

Schwartz, S. H. (1992). Retinal differences in light sensitivity. Journal of the American Optometric Association, 63, 167.

Schwartz, S. H. (1983). Review of Optics in Vision (Second Edition) by Henri Obtsfeld. Journal of the American Optometric Association, 54, 1098.

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Referee Services:
Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
Optometry and Vision Science
Vision Research
Appleton and Lange Publishers

Teaching Responsibilities
Monocular Sensory Processing (Instructor of Record)
Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing I (Instructor of Record)
Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing II (Co-instructor)
Contact Lens Laboratory Instructor
Visual Fields Laboratory Instructor

Professional Affiliations:
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Member, American Optometric Association
Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Member, New York State Optometric Association

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