Eye tracking assessment of Parkinson's disease: a clinical retrospective analysis.
J Med Life
; 17(3): 360-367, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-39044921
ABSTRACT
Parkinson's disease (PD) presents a significant clinical challenge due to its profound motor and cognitive impacts. Early diagnosis is crucial for implementing effective, stage-based treatment strategies. Recently, eye-tracking technology has emerged as a promising tool for the non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of various neurological disorders, including PD. This retrospective study analyzed eye-tracking parameters, specifically visually-guided saccades (VGS), in PD patients within a clinical setting. We reviewed eye-tracking data from 62 PD patients, focusing on eye movement performance in horizontal and vertical VGS tasks. Our findings revealed significant correlations between demographic profiles, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, pattern recognition, and spatial working memory tests with saccadic performance in PD patients. Despite the retrospective nature of the study, our results support the potential of eye-tracking technology as a valuable diagnostic tool in PD assessment and monitoring. Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies and more comprehensive assessments to further understand and enhance the clinical application of eye-tracking in PD.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Parkinson Disease
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Eye-Tracking Technology
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Life
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2024
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Article
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