Eye test to help with mental health diagnosis

An eye movement test to assist diagnosis of major adult psychiatric disorders has devised by researchers from the University of Aberdeen. The test recognises unusual eye movements to help clinicians identify illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression. It is hoped the assessment will make the process of reaching an accurate diagnosis more efficient. The plan to commercialise the test for use in mental health care worldwide will compete against five other finalists in the 2013 Converge Challenge Awards on Tuesday (September 24), for the first prize of £60,000.  Dr Philip Benson, a senior lecturer in Psychology and