optokinetic
/ˌɑptoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving eye movements that occur in response to moving visual patterns, such as stripes or a rotating drum.
- The optokinetic response is important for maintaining balance while moving through a busy street.
- The optokinetic reflex helps you keep your eyes stable when watching a moving train.
- Doctors use an optokinetic drum to test a patient's visual tracking ability.