Eye Movements & its Classifications Flashcards
why do we need eye movements
to achieve precise, clear, & stable view of an object in the visual world
to achieve a precise, clear & stable view, it requires the image to be
held fairly stable on the foveal region
what is required to achieve a stable image on the fovea (foveation)
eye movement or oculomotor system
what is required to achieve a clear image
accommodation system
what system tracks objects in depth & also provides stereopsis & stereoacuity
vergence system
what system tracks objects sideways that is lateral
pursuit system
what are the 4 characteristics that eye movements can be classified into
function, conjugacy, direction, speed
what are the two types of function
to direct the fovea to an object of interest,
hold images steady on retina
what are the 3 factors that direct the fovea to an object of interest
saccades, smooth pursuit, vergence
which factor brings the image of the object of interest rapidly onto the fovea
saccades
which factor brings & stabilizes the image of a small moving target onto the fovea
smooth pursuits
which factor moves eyes in opposite directions so images of a single object are held simultaneously on both fovea
vergences
what factors hold images steady on the retina
fixation, vestibular, optokinetic
which factor holds the image of a stationary object on the fovea when the head is steady
fixation
which factor holds the image steady on the retinal during brief head movements
vestibular
which factor holds the image steady on the retina during sustained head movements or when the environment moves around the head
optokinetic
