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Harold E Bedell¹, Scott B Stevenson

¹College of Optometry, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-2020, USA. HBedell@Optometry.uh.Edu

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|February 19, 2013

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Objective eye tracking provides detailed insights into ocular motor function, aiding in the diagnosis of subtle eye movement disorders. This review explores current and emerging clinical applications of eye-tracking technology.

Keywords:

Clinical testing Eye movement Eye tracking Instrumentation

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Ocular motor function is a routine part of clinical vision examinations.
Objective recording of eye movements is crucial in various clinical scenarios.
Clinicians have access to diverse eye-tracking technologies.

Observation:

This review examines the historical and contemporary clinical applications of eye tracking.
Emerging imaging technologies with integrated eye-tracking capabilities are discussed.
These advanced trackers offer high sensitivity for detecting oculomotor abnormalities.

Findings:

Eye tracking provides objective data on eye movements.
New imaging technologies enhance the diagnostic potential of eye tracking.
Sensitive eye trackers can identify subtle oculomotor signs.

Implications:

Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for oculomotor disorders.
Improved evaluation of subtle neurological and visual conditions.
Potential for earlier detection and management of eye movement abnormalities.