title: Retinal fixation behavior in human albinos.
abstract: The retinal fixation behavior of 17 albinos was examined whilst they fixated a stationary target. An optical system was arranged so that the motion of the target on the retina, due to the nystagmus, could be video-recorded. Eye movements were monitored simultaneously. Eight of the 17 subjects were judged to use consistently a retinal location compatible with the anatomical position of the fovea. The implications of this for subjects with foveal hypoplasia are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmic Optics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, England.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Abadi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pascal
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Whittle
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Worfolk
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000417:Albinism / Q000150:complications*; D005133:Eye Movements; D005403:Fixation, Ocular; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000150:complications