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Dr. Liat Gantz (Ph.D.)

Dr. Liat Gantz (Ph.D.)

Director, MOptom Program, Senior Lecturer

Dr. Liat Gantz (Ph.D.)

Liat Gantz is an Israeli Optometrist with a Bachelors of Optometry and a minor BSc in computer science from Bar Ilan University, Israel. She completed her PhD in vision science in the field of psychophysics of depth perception from the University of Houston College of Optometry (TX, USA) in 2009, followed by a post doc in the field of clinical electrophysiology and another post doc in the field of psychophysics of depth perception.

Dr. Gantz is a senior lecturer of Optometry and the director of the
Masters of Optometry  (M.Optom) program at Hadassah Academic College (Jerusalem, Israel). She is an active researcher in the field of binocular vision, anterior segment (contact lenses, dry eye, digital eye strain) and clinical optometry, with over 30 peer reviewed academic publications as well as a book chapter. Dr. Gantz is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the European Academy of Optometry, an editor in PLOSOne, and an expert reviewer to several scientific journals in the field of vision research.

Contact Information

liatg@hac.ac.il

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  • Binocular vision- binocular visual disorders, validation of clinical tests for diagnosis of binocular visual disorders, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of binocular visual dysfunctions in clinical populations.
  • Validation and repeatability of clinical optometric tests.
  • Anterior segment: contact lenses, specialty contact lenses, complications in contact lenses, dry eye, MGD, digital eye strain.

Gantz, L., Weissman, B. A., & Ifrah, R. (2024). Complications and compliance in professionally-managed and self-managed contact lenses compared with non-contact lens wearers. PloS one, 19(9), e0308538.
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Gal E., Gispets J., Zeiroff M., Zaga E., Gantz L. (2024) Assessment of Semi-Scleral SoftK Compared with SoftK2 Contact Lenses for Early Stage Keratoconus. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 4(5):884-893.
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Gantz L, Gispets J, Wilkins A, Gal E. (2024) Response to Optimizing the Wilkins Egg and Ball Test: Overcoming Limitations for Accurate Astigmatism Detection. Clinical Ophthalmology. 18:1049-1051.
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Gal E., Gispets J., Wilkins A., Zeiroff M., Zaga E., Gantz L. (2024) Assessment of a clinical test for detection of alteration in visual perception due to astigmatism. Clinical Ophthalmology. 18: 723-733. 
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Ifrah R., Quevedo L., Hazrati G., Maman S., Mangisto H., Shmuel E., Gantz, L. (2023) Contact lens wear and follow-up and its association with signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. Accepted for publication.
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Kaminsky M., Hoffman A., Ofri R., Kricket K., Gantz, L. (2023) Refractive error of canine cataract patients following implantation with three types of intraocular lenses. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 262(1):1-6.
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Pe’er, O, Gantz, L, Gal, E, Ofri, R. (2023) A retinoscopic survey of donkeys and goats. Vet Ophthalmol. 26(5):385-292
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Gantz, L., Paritzky, D., & Rosenfield, M. (2023). Reply to Mr. Hytowitz. Journal of Optometry. 16(4): 318.
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Gantz, L., Paritzky, D., Wunch, I., Kageyama, A. H., Wolf, N., Cherny, C., & Rosenfield, M. (2022). Validation of the DYOP visual acuity test. Journal of Optometry. 16(4): 268-276
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Ifrah, R., Quevedo, L., & Gantz, L. (2022). Repeatability and reproducibility of Cobra HD fundus camera meibography in young adults with and without symptoms of dry eye. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 43(2): 183-194‏.
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Ifrah, R., Quevedo, L., & Gantz, L. (2022). Topical review of the relationship between contact lens wear and meibomian gland dysfunction. Journal of optometry. 16(1):12-19.
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Gantz, L., & Stiebel-Kalish, H. (2022). Convergence insufficiency: Review of clinical diagnostic signs. Journal of optometry, 15(4), 256-270.
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Gantz, L., Shneor, E., & Doron, R. (2021). Agreement and inter-session repeatability of manual and automatic interpupillary distance measurements. Journal of Optometry, 14(4), 299-314.
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Ross M., Ofri R., Aizenberg I., Abu–Siam M., Pe’er O., Arad D., Rosov A., Gootwine E., Dvir H., Honig H., Obolensky A., Averbukh E., Banin E., Gantz L.,(2020) Naturally-Occuring Myopia and Loss of Cone Function in a Sheep Model of Achromatopsia. Scientific Reports. 10:19314.
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Gantz L., Shneor E., Doron R. (2020) Agreement and Inter- Session Repeatability of Manual and Automatic Interpupillary Distance Measurements. Journal of Optometry. Accepted for publication. 
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Gantz L., Caspi A. (2020) Synchronization of a Removable Optical Element with an Eye Tracker: Test Case for Heterophoria Measurement. Translational Vision Science and Technology. 9, 7. 

Gantz L., Millodot M., Roth G. (2020) Analysis of alphabet patterns of deviations found in patients without strabismus in primary position. Clinical Optometry. 12,49.
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Gantz L., Sousou M., Gavrilov V., Bedell HE. (2019) Reading Speed of Patients with Infantile Nystagmus for Text in Different Orientations. Vision Research, 155: 17-23.

Stiebel-Kalish H., Amitai A, Mimouni M, Bach M, Saban T, Cahn M, Gantz L. (2018) The Discrepancy between Subjective and Objective Measures of Convergence Insufficiency in Whiplash-Associated Disorder versus Controls. Ophthalmology. 125(6): 924-928
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Gordon-Shaag, A., Piñero, D. P., Kahloun, C., Markov, D., Parnes, T., Gantz, L., Shneor, E. (2018). Validation of refraction and anterior segment parameters by a new multi-diagnostic platform (VX120). Journal of Optometry, 11(4), 242-251.‏ 
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Gantz L, Gordon-Shaag A, Abousaid A, Serrero G, Fine P. (2016) Keratoconic Bi-aspheric Contact Lenses: A Case Series. International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases.5(3):132-138. 
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Shneor, E., Evans, B. J. W., Fine, Y., Shapira, Y., Gantz, L., & Gordon-Shaag, A. (2016). A survey of the criteria for prescribing in cases of borderline refractive errors. Journal of Optometry, 9(1), 22-31. 
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Gantz L, Schreder S, Ruben R, Zivotofsky A. (2015) Using the Duchrome Test Prior to Correcting the Cylindrical Component. PLOSOne, 10(3). 
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Shneor E, Barnard S, Millodot M, Gantz L, Chiche G, Elbaz V, Wolff R, Pinchasov R, Gosman Z, Simchi M, Koslowe K, Gordon-Shaag A. (2014) Prevalence of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium in Israel. Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics, 34(3): 385.
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Gordon-Shaag A, Barnard S, Millodot M, Gantz L, Chiche G, Elbaz V, Wolff R, Pinchasov R, Gosman Z, Simchi M, Koslowe K, Shneor E.(2014) Prevalence of choroidal nevi using Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope. Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics, 34(1):94-101. 
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Fine P, Gordon-Shaag A, Leibowitz E, Lahav AC, Jackson S, Halperin R, Gantz L. (2013) A Prospective Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Rigid Gas Permeable Scleral Contact Lens for Patients with Distorted Corneas. International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases, 2(1).
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Bedell HE, Gantz L, Jackson DN. (2012) Perceived Suprathreshold Depth in Normal Observers Under Conditions that Elevate the Stereothreshold, Optometry and Vision Science, 89(12). 
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Gantz L, Bedell HE. (2011) Variation of Stereothreshold with Random-Dot Stereogram Density, Optometry and Vision Science. 88(9). 
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Gantz L, Bedell HE. (2010) Transfer of Perceptual Learning Between Local and Global Stereograms, Vision Research, 50: 1891-1899.  
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Nakatsuka C, Zhang B, Wantabe I, Zheng J, Bi H, Gantz L, Smith E, Harwerth R, Chino Y. (2007) Effects of Perceptual Learning on Local Stereopsis and Neuronal Responses of V1 and V2 in Strabismic Monkeys- Journal of Neurophysiology, 97(4): 2612- 2626. 
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Gantz L, Patel SS, Chung STL, Harwerth RS. (2007) Mechanisms of Perceptual Learning of Depth Discrimination in Random Dot Stereograms, Vision Research, 47(6): 2170-2178. 
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Other Academic Publications

Kalish H., Gantz L. (2018) Practical Perspective - The Discrepancy Between Subjective and Objective Measures of Convergence Insufficiency in Whiplash-Associated Disorder Versus Control Participants. PracticeUpdate.com- Elsevier free access educational website for eye care professionals
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Ifrah R., Quevedo L., Gantz L. (2022) Topical Review of the Relationship Between Contact Lens Wear and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Journal of Optometry. Accepted for publication. (SJR Impact factor 0.812; Q2, 4/12 in the topic of Optometry)
Topical review of the relationship between contact lens wear and meibomian gland dysfunction - Science Direct.
Open Access Link

Gantz L., Stiebel-Kalish H., (2021) Convergence Insufficiency: Review of Clinical Diagnostic Signs. Journal of Optometry. Accepted for publication. (SJR Impact factor 0.812; Q2, 4/12 in the topic of Optometry).
Convergence insufficiency: Review of clinical diagnostic signs - ScienceDirect-
Open Access Link

Gantz L., Paritzky D., Wunch I., Kageyama AH., Wolf N., Cherny C., Rosenfield M. (2022) Validation of the DYOP Visual Acuity Test. Journal of Optometry. Accepted for publication.

Ifrah R., Quevedo L., Gantz L. (2022) Topical Review of the Relationship Between Contact Lens Wear and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Journal of Optometry. Accepted for publication.
Topical review of the relationship between contact lens wear and meibomian gland dysfunction - ScienceDirect

Gantz L., Stiebel-Kalish H., (2021) Convergence Insufficiency: Review of Clinical Diagnostic Signs. Journal of Optometry.15,4:256-270.

Convergence insufficiency: Review of clinical diagnostic signs - ScienceDirect

  • Prof. Mark Rosenfield- Professor of Optometry, State University of New York- digital eye strain.
    Read more about this project featured on Helio, here.

  • Dr. Raquel Gardner- Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, Ramat Gan, Israel- binocular visual dysfuntions in soldiers with vs. without mTBI.

  • Prof. Hadas Kalish- Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Rabin Medical Center: convergence insufficiency in post accident with vs. without whiplash, near point of convergence with varying targets in adults. 
  • Prof. Avi Caspi- Director of research authority, past chairperson and associate professor, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Jerusalem College of Technology- Objective measurement of eye position (heterophoria and strabismus)
  • Prof. Barry Weissman- Professor of contact lenses, Marshal B. Ketchum University, CA,, USA - Complications and compliance of over the counter vs. fitted contact lens wearers
  • Prof. Joan Gispets- Chairperson of the Department of Optometry, FOOT, University Polytechnic Catalonia UPC- Objective and subjective comparison of semi scleral soft vs. SoftK vs. RGP semi scleral contact lenses in keratoconic patients and post PKP patients
    * Also with Eyal Gal, MOptom
  • Dr. Lluisa Quevedo- Director of the graduate school of Optometry, University Polytechnic Catalonya- MGD grade in over the counter vs. fitted vs. non CL wearers, comparison of subjective and objective MGD grading
    * Also with Reut Yifrah
  • Prof. Ron Ofri- Professor of Vetrinary Ophthalmology, Hebrew University- Refraction of sheep with achromatopsia vs. post genetic treatment for achromatopsia vs. controls, refraction of goats, refraction of donkeys
  • Chart 20-20 - Mr. Allen Hytowitz and Mr. Stephen Meyerowitz- Validation, intra- and inter- test reliability of the Dyop in normals, optimal rotation speed of Dyops
    * with Mrs. Dinah Paritzky