1. relating to or involving eye movements in response to moving visual stimuli
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The doctor performed an optokinetic test to assess the patient’s eye movement reflexes.
• Optokinetic nystagmus occurs when the eyes track moving objects across the visual field.
• The optokinetic response helps maintain visual stability during head movements.
• Researchers studied optokinetic reflexes in patients with vestibular disorders.
• The optokinetic drum was used to stimulate involuntary eye movements in the laboratory.