Intermediate
Technical
IVT
visual tracking
The ability to follow moving objects smoothly with the eyes, a crucial visual-motor skill.
Full Definition
Visual tracking refers to the coordinated eye movements that allow an individual to follow moving objects or scan across stationary visual information. This skill involves smooth pursuit eye movements and is essential for reading, sports activities, and daily functional tasks. In child development medicine, impaired visual tracking may indicate neurological issues, visual processing disorders, or developmental delays affecting academic and social performance.
In Context
- "Assessment revealed difficulties with visual tracking that may impact reading acquisition." — educational evaluation
- "The therapy program includes activities to improve visual tracking and eye-hand coordination." — intervention plan
Also known as
smooth pursuit
ocular tracking
Don't confuse with
visual scanning
visual attention