How Psychiatric Medications Affect Eye Movement Patterns

This research study is investigating how psychiatric medications that people take long-term for conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder affect eye movement patterns. Researchers will use a special virtual reality headset called the Gaize device to measure and track these eye movements in people currently taking psychiatric medications, compared to people not taking them. The goal is to develop a more objective, precise way to monitor for potential eye-related side effects that traditional methods might miss.

Psychiatric medications can sometimes affect vision and eye movement, but doctors don't have a reliable, standardized way to detect these subtle changes in everyday practice. This medication may cause eye-related side effects that aren't always obvious, so researchers want to use advanced technology to catch and understand these effects better before they cause problems for patients.