Saccadic Eye Movement
Training Tool
A customizable tool for training rapid eye movements. Designed for patients with oculomotor dysfunction following concussion or vestibular disorders.
Comprehensive Training Options
Highly configurable exercises to match patient needs and clinical goals
Multiple Exercise Types
Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and random saccade patterns to train different eye movement directions.
Predictable & Unpredictable
Choose alternating patterns for predictive saccades or random targets for reactive training.
Word Targets + Stroop
Use words instead of dots. Stroop effect displays colour words in mismatched colours for cognitive challenge.
Optokinetic Backgrounds
Add visual complexity with moving stripes, dots, or busy patterns to increase challenge.
Audio Cue
Audio pacing cues synced to target flashes to help establish rhythm and timing of eye movements.
Gentle Mode
Reduce screen brightness and add warmth for patients with light sensitivity.
Clinical Evidence & Guidelines
The evidence for saccadic eye movement training varies by condition. Emerging research shows promise for oculomotor rehabilitation in concussion recovery.
- For vestibular hypofunction, saccades without head movement are not recommended for gaze stability (APTA 2022)
- For concussion/mTBI, emerging evidence suggests oculomotor training may improve saccadic metrics and reduce symptoms, though deficits may also improve naturally over time
- Best used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program under clinician supervision
- May be appropriate as a substitution strategy when VOR function cannot be fully restored
References:
Thiagarajan P, Ciuffreda KJ, et al. (2014). Oculomotor neurorehabilitation for reading in mTBI. NeuroRehabilitation, 34(1):129-46.
Murray NP, Hunfalvay M, et al. (2021). Oculomotor training for poor saccades improves functional vision scores and neurobehavioral symptoms. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl, 3(2):100126.
APTA Clinical Practice Guideline (2022)
"Clinicians should not offer saccadic or smooth-pursuit exercises in isolation (ie, without head movement) as specific exercises for gaze stability to individuals with unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction."— Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Exercise Types
Target different saccade directions based on patient deficits
Horizontal
Left ↔ Right. Good for reading difficulties.
Vertical
Up ↔ Down. Helpful for stairs.
Diagonal
All corners. More challenging.
Random
Unpredictable. Reactive saccades.
WHO IT'S FOR
Designed for Rehabilitation
Healthcare Providers
Rehabilitation professionals can use SaccadeTrain during clinical sessions and prescribe it for home practice.
Concussion Recovery
Patients with post-concussion oculomotor dysfunction experiencing reading difficulties, slow eye movements, or trouble tracking objects.
Oculomotor Dysfunction
Individuals with saccadic deficits from neurological conditions, stroke, or age-related changes affecting eye movement speed and accuracy.
PRICING
Simple, Affordable Access
Get full access to all SaccadeTrain features with flexible subscription options.
- Full access to all exercises
- All saccade patterns
- Word targets & Stroop effect
- Optokinetic backgrounds
- Light sensitivity mode
- Full access to all exercises
- All saccade patterns
- Word targets & Stroop effect
- Optokinetic backgrounds
- Light sensitivity mode
Ready to Begin?
Please consult your health care provider before beginning any exercise program.