Saccade

A rapid, ballistic eye movement that shifts the point of fixation from one location to another. Saccades are essential for visual search, reading, and scanning the environment. In low-vision rehabilitation, training saccadic eye movements helps individuals develop efficient scanning strategies to locate objects, navigate environments, and read text. Saccade exercises are among the foundational table-based activities used by low-vision therapists, where clients practice systematic eye movements to locate targets among distractors.