Distinctive visual tasks for characterizing mild cognitive impairment and dementia using oculomotor behavior

Introduction One’s eye movement (in response to visual tasks) provides a unique window into the cognitive processes and higher-order functions that become adversely affected in cases with decline, such as those mild impairment (MCI) dementia. MCI is transitional stage between normal aging Methods In current work, we have focused on identifying tasks (such horizontal vertical Pro-saccade, Anti-saccade Memory Guided Fixation can differentiate individuals dementia from their cognitively unimpaired healthy counterparts based oculomotor Performance indices. an attempt identify optimal combination of be used participant groups, clustering was performed using Results our study group 60 individuals, indicate provided could accuracy ∼92% saccade latencies. Also, latencies during both these were found strongly correlate Neuropsychological test scores. Discussion This suggests hold promise clinical practice for professionals working