OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the blink-startle reflex (BSR) is a good marker of habituation to vibroacoustic stimulation in healthy preterm fetuses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-two women with ...

A new device offers a valid, reliable tool for identifying concussion head injuries, researchers report. Comparing blink reflex parameters in football players suspected of having sustained a ...

Blinking is something we all do automatically so often, in fact, that most of us never give it a second thought. But beneath this simple act lies a remarkable biological mechanism crucial to our eye ...

A new device called the Blink Reflexometer™ could drastically improve field-side diagnostic capabilities used by athletic trainers and medical staff in diagnosing athletes suspected of having a ...

Blinking is a reflex, which means your body does it automatically. You can also make yourself blink when you want to. Excessive blinking is when you blink more than you want to. A number of things can ...

EyeStat (blinktbi, Charleston, SC), a portable, lightweight device for measuring the natural blink reflex, received clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2019. The blink ...

Blinking, an automatic reflex, is vital for eye health, spreading tears to prevent dryness and irritation. Deliberately stopping this action for even a minute causes immediate discomfort, blurred ...

Face transplantation can dramatically enhance a patient's quality of life after severe facial trauma, but lack of attention to eyelid function and vision can leave patients with impaired vision, ...

Blinking is one of those automatic actions that most people hardly notice, yet it plays a crucial role in keeping our eyes healthy and comfortable. On average, a person blinks 15 to 20 times per ...