Our eyes are our window to the world.

Our visual and oculomotor system are make up 1 of 3 systems largely responsible for shaping how we interact with our world on a constant basis. Together with our vestibular system and our proprioceptive system, this system is under constant demand to process sensory input, motor output, and correct for errors.

3 types of eye movements

Gaze fixation: ability to focus on a target

Smooth pursuit: ability to follow a moving target

Saccade: ability to move your eyes quickly to a target

Eye movements and your brain

Eye movements evoke complexity in the brain. There are distinct differences in the processing of volitional and reflexive eye movements. Differences that may feel subtle result in powerful neuroplastic changes. By strategically implementing specific eye movements coordinated with specific directions, speed, and duration your brain is rewiring itself to create new processing pathways. At SCC neuro, our chiropractic neurologists rely heavily on eye movement therapy for the profound impact on one’s functional neurological health.