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Effect of eye movements on dynamic equilibrium.

D L Schulmann, B Godfrey, A G Fisher

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    |July 1, 1987
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    Visual tracking impairs balance, while fixating on objects improves stability. This study found that eye movements like smooth pursuit negatively affect balance control in healthy women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Kinesiology
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Maintaining balance is crucial for daily activities.
    • Visual input significantly influences postural control.
    • The specific impact of different eye movement types on balance is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how different types of eye movements affect postural stability.
    • To compare the effects of static visual fixation, saccadic eye movements, and smooth pursuit eye movements on balance.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty-five healthy female volunteers participated.
    • Balance was assessed on an unstable platform.
    • Participants maintained balance while performing static visual fixation, saccades, or smooth pursuit of a visual target.

    Main Results:

    • A significant effect of vision on balance was observed.
    • Time in balance was significantly longer during visual fixations and saccades compared to smooth pursuit.
    • Smooth pursuit eye movements negatively impacted postural stability.

    Conclusions:

    • Smooth pursuit eye movements impair balance.
    • Visual fixation and saccadic eye movements can aid stability.
    • Clinical implications include using visual fixation strategies to improve balance in patients with stability issues.

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