Smooth pursuit

Smooth pursuit is a type of eye movement that allows your eyes to steadily follow a moving object, maintaining its image on the retina for clear vision. Unlike quick, jerky eye movements called saccades, smooth pursuit is slow and controlled, helping us track moving objects like a ball or a vehicle. This process involves coordination between the brain and eye muscles, enabling us to perceive motion smoothly and accurately. Smooth pursuit is essential for activities requiring visual stability and tracking, such as reading moving images or watching sports.