New eye training aims to help millions with macular degeneration see again

This study tests whether 5 weekly sessions of eye exercises with real-time visual and audio feedback can improve how people with central vision loss use their peripheral vision. About 12 participants with bilateral central vision loss from macular degeneration will do saccadic and smooth pursuit eye movement tasks while receiving feedback on where to look. The goal is to see if this training improves eye movement accuracy and control, which could eventually lead to a home-based virtual reality training program.