vision / somatosensation Flashcards
visual acuity
how clearly we see
visual processing
refers to accurate input and integration
guides motor output
two systems of visual processing
spatial, ambient: magnocellular
object, focus: parvocellur
spatial ambient vision
magnocellular
where am I, where is it
proactive
fast, subconscious
object, focal vision
parvocellular
what is it
reactive
slower, detailed, object ID
role of vision in movement
provides exertnal cues for verticality / motion detection
visual info better for __ movements, and __ contorl
slow
feedforward
feedforward control
proactive anticipatory
feedback control
reactive componsentory
APA
ability to predict upcoming obstacles
CPA
react to unanticipated dirsuptions
behaviour signs impaired vision in mobily
postural sway falls hesitancy to go out at night walks slowly hits things uses somatosensory / auditory cues to navigate obstacles
behaviour signs may present with UE use
inaccurate reaching
post traumatic vision syndrome
eyes drifting
double blurred vision
light sensitve
concentration difficulties
___ common in post traumatic vision syndrome
over focalization
over focalization
detail first
spatial awareness second
trouble releasing fixation
trouble switching from focal to spatial systems or using both together