Saccade training

Saccade training with two red crosses is the simplest way to make your eyes faster at moving your gaze from side to side. You use it at home or during a programme with your vision therapist.

What it trains

• Saccades – the fast eye movements from one point to another.
• Visual attention – directing and shifting attention between different visual targets.
• Oculomotor control – controlled eye movements while keeping your head still.
• Monocular training – when you train with one eye at a time.
• Binocular training – when you train with both eyes together.

Who it is for

For you if you want to improve your reading speed, reading comprehension and reading fluency, and for you if you want faster visual information in your sport.

How to use it

• Can be done with one eye at a time – put an eye patch over the other.
• Move your eyes between the crosses as fast as you can.
• Start with, for example, 10 seconds, and work your way up to 1 minute.
• Count how many times you move your gaze – the goal is at least 140 and ideally 180 times.
• Vary by holding the card vertically or diagonally and by training with both eyes.

Good to know

• Matte laminated, so the light does not cause reflections.
• Can be wiped and cleaned with alcohol after use.