Optokinetic reflex

The optokinetic reflex allows the eye to follow objects in motion when the head remains stationary (e.g. observing individual telephone poles on the side of the road as one travels by them in a car). The reflex develops at about 6 months of age.^[1]

See also

References

^ Atkinson J (1984). "Human visual development over the first 6 months of life. A review and a hypothesis". Hum Neurobiol 3 (2): 61–74. PMID 6378843.

External links

Optokinetic nystagmus testing

Nervous system physiology: neurophysiology - reflex

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