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Jinyou Zou1,2, Huan Li3, Zhikuan Yang1,2

  • 1Aier Academy of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics : the Journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
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This study developed a new method using optokinetic nystagmus (OKN) and vernier acuity to measure visual acuity. The results show this method accurately predicts subjective letter acuity, even with basic cameras.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Optokinetic nystagmus (OKN) is a valuable tool for objective visual acuity assessment.
  • Precise OKN quantification for visual acuity typically requires specialized eye-tracking equipment.
  • Current methods face challenges in accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an optimized method for visual acuity measurement using OKN induced by vernier acuity.
  • To assess the correlation between this novel OKN-based method and subjective letter acuity.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of using both research-grade and consumer-grade eye trackers.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-nine adults underwent monocular visual acuity testing.
  • Stimuli with varying vernier offsets were presented horizontally to induce OKN.
Keywords:
Eye trackingObjective acuity assessmentOptokinetic nystagmusVernier acuity

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  • Eye movements were recorded using both research-grade eye trackers and a consumer-grade USB camera.
  • An automated algorithm quantified OKN responses and calculated a relative OKN index.

    • Main Results:

    • Strong correlations were found between subjective letter acuity and the relative OKN index (r=0.82 with eye tracker, r=0.76 with USB camera).
    • The method demonstrated high accuracy in predicting letter acuity with low mean absolute errors (0.15 and 0.16 logMAR).
    • High accuracy (AUC values of 0.97 and 0.95) was achieved in identifying participants with reduced visual acuity.

    Conclusions:

    • This study provides proof-of-concept for OKN-based vernier acuity measurement in adults.
    • The method shows promise for visual acuity assessment with or without advanced eye-tracking technology.
    • Future research is needed to investigate its application in pediatric populations.