An interesting discussion in the comment section centered around this thought: "It should be noted that this inability to maintain fixation results in a high incidence of autokinetic illusions which are often the cause of misattributing stationary lights as UFO's."
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A recent study proposes that we may be able to use current technology to identify schizophrenics without spending the copious resources for a qualified neuropsychologist to diagnose an individual case. What implications can this have for pilot licensing, holding government office, police recruiting, and generally the overall stigma associated with individuals who are functioning and non-functioning clinical schizophrenics?
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Using infrared eye-tracking technology via the EyeLink I and a 19” video screen, the study tested visual patterns in smooth pursuit of a moving object for 20 seconds, fixation stability on the same stationary object, and free-viewing of photographs including:
“Luminance-balanced natural and man made environments showing information at different spatial scales; everyday objects and food in sparse and cluttered scenes; expressive, neutral, and occluded faces; animals; and unfamiliar computer-generated images (fractal patterns, gray-scale ‘pink noise.’”
The conclusion brought by the research is that schizophrenic individuals clearly lack an ability to perform visual tests the same as control individuals. Diagnosed schizophrenics cannot accurately pursue an object with a smooth speed and path or concentrate with normal patterns when steadily gazing at the photographs presented.
Eye-Movement Test Accurately Indicates Schizophrenics - disinformation
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