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Eye Gaze
Part of CALL Scotland, University of Edinburgh
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Open source (opens in a new tab)Link checked August 2026
About this source
CALL Scotland, University of Edinburgh’s practical guide.
Where this source is used
Used in 6 places across 1 domain.
Questions
Communication
Eye-Tracking Devices
- What is eye-gaze (eye-tracking) technology, and how does it work?
Supports this
“Eye-gaze is not only for speech: it can also run a computer or tablet and operate environmental controls.”
Says eye gaze replaces the mouse or touching the screen, and lists controlling a computer, tablet or communication aid, using environmental controls, and playing computer games as things it is used for. Set out as a bulleted list, so summarised rather than quoted.
- What is eye-gaze (eye-tracking) technology, and how does it work?
Supports this
“Eye-gaze can keep communication going for people who have lost both speech and hand function.”
Lists people who cannot use their hands or other means to reach a device, and people for whom other methods such as switches are slow or difficult, as the people eye gaze is useful for. Set out as a bulleted list, so summarised rather than quoted.
- What is involved in getting and using an eye-gaze device?
Supports this
“Eye-gaze is assessed by a specialist, and you can usually try it before committing to it.”
Says different eye-gaze cameras suit different people, so trying more than one is worthwhile. Trying before choosing is presented as the normal way to decide, not an unusual request.
Different eye gaze cameras seem to suit different people, so it's helpful to try a few out.
Considerations in choosing eye-gaze technology - What is involved in getting and using an eye-gaze device?
Supports this
“Eye-gaze is normally set up with a speech pathologist or AAC service, not bought and worked out alone.”
Points people towards an assessment or demonstration, or to their local AAC or assistive technology service, when choosing eye-gaze technology.
Most of the suppliers offer in-person or virtual assessments and demonstrations, or consult your local AAC or assistive technology service, such as CALL Scotland.
Considerations in choosing eye-gaze technology - What is involved in getting and using an eye-gaze device?
Supports this
“Positioning the camera, the screen and the person is a required step in setting an eye-gaze device up, not an optional refinement.”
Sets out the standard setup sequence for an eye-gaze unit. Positioning the equipment and the person is the last step before calibrating, so it is part of getting the device working rather than an afterthought.
Position the equipment and yourself and calibrate the camera for your eyes.
Setting up an Eye Gaze unit - Who might eye-tracking help, and when?
Supports this
“Because eye-gaze needs only eye movement, it can still work when almost no other movement is left.”
Names people who cannot use their hands or any other way of reaching the device as the people eye gaze is useful for. Set out as a bulleted list, so summarised rather than quoted.
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