Abstract
Aim:Eye tracking tests to measure horizontal and vertical saccades as a proxy for neural deficits associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were evaluated in the present study.Methodology:A total of 287 participants reporting either no TBI, mild, moderate or severe TBI participated in a suite of eye tracking tests to measure horizontal and vertical saccadic performance.Results:The horizontal saccades test offered a sensitivity of 0.77 and a specificity of 0.78, similarly the vertical saccades tests offered a sensitivity of 0.64 and a specificity of 0.65.Conclusion:The results indicated that using eye-tracking technology to measure these metrics offers an objective, reliable and quantifiable way of differentiating between individuals with different severities of TBI, and those without a TBI.
Highlights
There are a number of tests and protocols to detect symptoms of Traumatic brain injury (TBI), limitations inherent to these tests warrant caution in interpreting the validity of their diagnostic use and the objectivity of the data provided
The present study shows that using eye-tracking technology to measure horizontal and vertical saccades is a simple, quick and accurate measure that is able to accurately differentiate between individuals with different levels of severity of TBI and those who have not sustained a TBI
Financial & competing interests disclosure Melissa Hunfalvay, Ankur Tyagi and Takumi Bolte are all full-time employees with RightEye and have relevant affiliations and financial involvement
Summary
Eye tracking tests to measure horizontal and vertical saccades as a proxy for neural deficits associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were evaluated in the present study
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