Louis Emile Javal

Louis Émile Javal was a French ophthalmologist and psychologist known for his pioneering work in understanding vision and eye movements. He introduced the concept of "fixation," which refers to the pauses our eyes make when reading or looking at objects. Javal's research significantly contributed to fields like optics and psychology, influencing how we understand reading behavior and visual perception. His work laid the groundwork for further research into how the eyes function and how they interact with cognitive processes, helping us understand how we process written information and perceive our surroundings.