Understanding how eye movements affect our perception of stability
Perceptual stability during torsional eye movements
This study is looking at how our brains help us see and feel balanced even when our eyes move around, especially when we tilt our heads, and it aims to find new ways to help people with vision problems or balance issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10416059 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how our brains maintain a stable perception of the world despite the constant movement of our eyes. It focuses on the role of torsional eye movements, which occur when we tilt our heads, and how these movements influence our perception of balance and orientation. By developing a new method to measure these eye movements noninvasively, the research aims to uncover the brain mechanisms involved in processing this information. This could lead to better diagnoses and treatments for individuals experiencing vision-related issues such as blurred vision or balance problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing blurred vision, mislocalization of objects, or balance issues.
Not a fit: Patients with stable vision and no balance issues are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for patients suffering from vision disturbances and balance disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the study of eye movements is well-established, the specific focus on torsional movements and their perceptual effects is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Otero-Millan, Jorge — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Otero-Millan, Jorge
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.