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An Eye-Movement Analysis of the Effects of Scotopic Sensitivity Correction on Parsing and Comprehension

James Fletcher received his PhD in clinical and developmental psychology from the University of Illinois (at Chicago). He is currently in private practice after several years as an academic psychologist. His research interests include using eye movements to identify cognitive process in reading comprehension.

George Martinez

George Martinez received his master of science degree in clinical psychology from Murray State University. He is currently working in the field of mental retardation and is employed at Oakwood, a state intermediate care facility for mental retardation (ICF-MR) in Somerset, Kentucky. His research interests have involved examining eye movements to identify cognitive processes in reading comprehension and evaluating stroboscopic motion perception in scotopically sensitive individuals. Address: James Fletcher, 340 Garden Lane, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233.

Does scotopic sensitivity correction enhance parsing and, thus, comprehension? Twenty-two readers with scotopic sensitivity (X age = 20.3 yrs.; 40.9% male) parsed sentences under scotopic correction and control conditions. Measures included eye-movement indices of parsing and comprehension questions. Although eye movements suggested enhanced parsing, comprehension scores were not significantly improved with correction.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 27, No. 1, 67-70 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/002221949402700110


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