saccade latency

Saccade latency refers to the amount of time it takes for the eyes to quickly move from one point to another after recognizing a new visual target. When you suddenly see something interesting or important, your eyes don't instantly jump there; instead, they pause briefly before making the rapid eye movement called a saccade. This pause is called the latency. It typically lasts about 200 milliseconds and depends on factors such as attention and task complexity. Understanding saccade latency helps researchers and clinicians assess how efficiently our visual and neurological systems process new information.