Saccadic velocity characteristics: intrinsic variability and fatigue

Aviat Space Environ Med. 1979 Apr;50(4):393-5.

Abstract

Saccadic eye movements exhibit a characteristic peak velocity vs. amplitude relationship. As with all quantifications of biological function, there exists and associated intra- and intersubject variability of this relationship. This paper documents this variability and demonstrates both the absence of a predictable short-term "muscle fatigue" effect and the presence of a generalized "mental fatigue" (i.e. tiredness) effect.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Child
  • Eye Movements*
  • Fatigue / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Saccades*