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  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Visual function testing for retinal prosthesis users involves demanding psychophysical tasks.
  • Gamification's impact on prosthetic vision testing engagement and performance is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of gamification on visual perceptual performance and user experience in Argus II retinal prosthesis users.
  • To determine if gamified tasks improve engagement and accuracy compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Three Argus II users performed circle localization and motion direction discrimination tasks in both clinical and gamified formats.
  • Gamified versions included scoring, music, and feedback; difficulty was calibrated individually.
  • Task parameters were matched across formats for each participant.

Main Results:

  • Gamification improved localization accuracy and reduced angular error but did not enhance motion discrimination.
  • Task-dependent effects were observed, with one user showing reduced precision in gamified motion discrimination.
  • Participants preferred gamified localization, reporting higher enjoyment and sustained attention; responses to gamified motion were mixed.

Conclusions:

  • Gamification can influence prosthetic vision testing outcomes and user experience, but benefits are task- and user-dependent.
  • Engagement strategies in testing must consider task demands and cognitive load for optimal results.
  • Adaptive, personalized gamified tools show promise for improving vision assessment and rehabilitation.