Binocular Discoordination Kinetic Features: A Novel Approach to Evaluate Neurodegenerative Diseases

Y. Wang, L. Moro-Velazquez, A. Favaro, D. Li, E. S. Oh, A. Butala, J. Villalba, N. Dehak

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Abstract

Eye tracking has emerged as a promising technology to assess neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). Although existing literature has extensively explored the potential of eye tracking, there remains a gap in studying binocular coordination. In our study, we present an approach aimed at evaluating Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and Parkinson's Disease (PD) through the assessment of binocular discoordination. We compare these cohorts with a healthy control group (CTL), and a neurodegenerative control group we have categorized as Parkinson's Disease Mimics (PDM). Our findings indicate that the ND groups demonstrated noticeably poorer binocular coordination functionality than the CTL group, characterized by significantly less convergence to the stimulus during the tests and greater kinetic differences in terms of eye movement velocity and acceleration between the two eyes. By automatically assessing binocular discoordination, our study gains insights into the potential of new features as possible biomarkers to support the diagnosis and monitor the progression of NDs. This novel approach provides a new means for early detection and evaluation of NDs, which may lead to improved patient care and management strategies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium, SPMB 2023 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350341256
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event2023 IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium, SPMB 2023 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Dec 2 2023 → …

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium, SPMB 2023 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium, SPMB 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period12/2/23 → …

Keywords

  • Neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • binocular coordination
  • eye tracking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Signal Processing
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics

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