purkinje image

noun

Meaning

A reflection of light from the surfaces of the eye, specifically the cornea and the lens, used in ophthalmology to measure eye movement.

Examples

  • Eye-tracking technology often relies on the precise detection of the first Purkinje image.
  • The four distinct Purkinje images are formed by reflections from the front and back surfaces of the cornea and the lens.

Synonyms: corneal reflection, glint