September 2019 PMID 31254533

Eye movements in man and other animals.

Michael Land

Mentions

9
Peak: 3 in Jul 2019
across 3 sources since Jun 2019

Extended reach

2,939,345
potential audience

Total likes

108,706

Video views

2,937,605

Mentions per month

Jun 2019 – Jun 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective responses demonstrate appreciation for the article's insights into fixation and gaze stabilization, with mentions of how animals like cats and molluscs utilize different reflexes and scanning methods. The tone varies from supportive remarks about the review's clarity to more analytical comments that explore the biological significance, showing both moderate interest and a degree of thoughtful engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the research, with some noting it as a good review or insightful.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, relating the concepts to observed behaviors like head stability in cats and their flight jumps.

EngagementHigh engagement

One comment reflects deep engagement by analyzing specific behaviors (e.g., gauging 3D structure), indicating thoughtful reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to acknowledge that understanding eye movements influences perceptions of animal behavior and sensorimotor mechanisms.

Abstract in brief

  • Good vision depends on keeping the image stable on the retina, achieved through eye movements like fixations and quick saccades to change focus rapidly.
  • In vertebrates, arthropods, and cephalopods, fixations are stabilized by reflexes such as the vestibulo-ocular reflex and optokinetic/optomotor reflexes that counteract head or body movements.
  • Some species, particularly certain molluscs and arthropods, use a different method by scanning their surroundings with linear retinas, adjusting scan speed to prevent motion blur during their movement.]

Top posts

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Otto Lappi
@0tt0_Lappi · X

@aravindbattaje The head is quite stable during the wiggle; my guess would be the cat's gauging surface grip/solidity by tensing its hindpaws? (They do make much bigger head movements before jumping across gulfs, to gauge 3D structure). Good review of fixation behavior: https://t.co/gaDcwMwa5F

Aug 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 153 followers View post →
retinapapers
@retina_papers · X

Eye movements in man and other animals. https://t.co/vzZozDOPOl

Jul 3, 2019 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
Baheerathan M
@BaheerathanM · X

Eye movements in man and other animals https://t.co/F5bBDsfHZo

Jul 3, 2019 · 991 followers View post →
ColSci
@colsci_papers · X

Eye movements in man and other animals. https://t.co/u5GqrMVwgK

Jun 30, 2019 · 399 followers View post →

All mentions

Otto Lappi
@0tt0_Lappi · X

@aravindbattaje The head is quite stable during the wiggle; my guess would be the cat's gauging surface grip/solidity by tensing its hindpaws? (They do make much bigger head movements before jumping across gulfs, to gauge 3D structure). Good review of fixation behavior: https://t.co/gaDcwMwa5F

Aug 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 153 followers View post →
Baheerathan M
@BaheerathanM · X

Eye movements in man and other animals https://t.co/F5bBDsfHZo

Jul 3, 2019 · 991 followers View post →
mfri
@FrisaniMauro · X

Eye movements in man and other animals https://t.co/ewyYDoUC8u

Jul 3, 2019 · 33 followers View post →
retinapapers
@retina_papers · X

Eye movements in man and other animals. https://t.co/vzZozDOPOl

Jul 3, 2019 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
ColSci
@colsci_papers · X

Eye movements in man and other animals. https://t.co/u5GqrMVwgK

Jun 30, 2019 · 399 followers View post →
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