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Return sweep latency in reading with a paralyzed eye

G Leisman

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Paralysis of one eye disrupts reading eye movements. Base-out prisms restored regressive eye movements by reducing retinal error, aiding directional control in reading.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • Directional control of eye movement is crucial for reading.
    • Understanding how eye movement is controlled is essential for diagnosing and treating visual impairments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the distribution of directional control of eye movement during reading.
    • To explore the effect of eye paralysis and prism correction on eye movement control.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study of a subject with right eye paralysis.
    • Observation of left eye movements during reading tasks.
    • Application of base-out prism over the non-paralyzed eye.

    Main Results:

    • Progressive eye movements were possible with the left eye.
    • Regressive eye movements were impaired, appearing as drift.
    • Base-out prisms re-established regressive eye movements.

    Conclusions:

    • A large retinal error marker was likely established due to eye paralysis.
    • Base-out prisms effectively reduce retinal error in cases of unilateral eye paralysis.
    • This suggests a mechanism for correcting directional control deficits in reading.

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