World Rugby to trial eye tracking technology in fight against concussion

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Eye-tracking technology which can help the detection and management of concussion is to be trialled by World Rugby as the sport increases its efforts to make the game safer for participants of all ages.
Recent studies have suggested that oculomotor function – eye movement – alters at the time of a concussion or shortly afterwards. The technology is set to be piloted during matches alongside the existing head injury assessment (HIA) process and also as part of the return-to-play protocols. Continue reading...

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