Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling saccades; especially : having rapid successive movements of the eyes

“The ophthalmologist studied the saccadic movements of the patient’s eyes during the test.”

2. noun

A rapid, small movement of the eye

“The doctor asked the patient to track the object with saccadic movements.”

3. noun

A sudden, brief, and usually involuntary movement of the eye from one point of fixation to another

“The researcher observed the saccadic movements during the patient’s reaction to the stimulus.”