Eye Gaze

What is Eye Gaze?

Eye gaze technology tracks your eyes to see where you are looking on a screen. You can then 'click' (where you are looking) by using a 'dwell click'. The user needs to simply hold their gaze steady in an area for a predefined amount of time. This action produces a 'virtual' click.

Eye gaze is useful for those who:

• Cannot use their hands to access the computer;

• Find accessing a computer slow and difficult using other access methods such as a switch

Eye Gaze technology replaces the standard mouse so you can use your eyes to:

• Control your computer or communication aid

• Use environmental controls

• Access computer games

A team approach is critical to assessing whether eye gaze may be an appropriate access method for student.