Vestibulo-ocular reflex
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The vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is a reflex that keeps your eyes pointed to the same location in space when your head moves. It is an important factor in engineering near-eye displays.
It is managed by the cerebellum in the brain.
The vestibular system signals how fast the head is rotating, and the oculomotor system responds by rotating the eyes in the opposite direction.[1]
VOR works in total darkness.[2]
VOR works even when the eyelids are closed, but it is weakened.
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References[edit]
- ↑ Hodgson, Douglas. "Chapter 2". http://schorlab.berkeley.edu/passpro/oculomotor/html/chapter_2.html. "During head movements in any direction..."
- ↑ Hodgson, Douglas. "Chapter 2". http://schorlab.berkeley.edu/passpro/oculomotor/html/chapter_2.html.