Abstract
Computer simulation with a model of the saccadic burst generator, proposed by C. A. Scudder (1988), demonstrated that metrics of saccades as well as their velocity characteristics can be altered without changing the characteristics of the burst generator itself. The model could be used to explain impairment of saccadic eye movements in, for instance, Parkinson's disease (PD), since in this disorder at brainstem level pontine structures, where the burst generator is located, are unaffected. Comparison of saccades in PD patients with computer simulations showed that the model provided reasonable explanation for the observed reduction in maximum saccade velocity, but is not appropriate to explain hypometria of saccades.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 1991 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 2307-2308 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-7803-0216-8, 0-7803-0217-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1991 |
Event | 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1991 - Orlando, United States Duration: 31 Oct 1991 → 3 Nov 1991 Conference number: 13 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology |
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Publisher | IEEE |
Volume | 13 |
ISSN (Print) | 0589-1019 |
Conference
Conference | 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1991 |
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Abbreviated title | EMBC |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Orlando |
Period | 31/10/91 → 3/11/91 |