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Pupil dynamics reveal preparatory processes in the generation of pro-saccades and anti-saccades in open skill sports athletes

Jui-Tai Chen
1, 2
,
Yi-Hsuan Chang
3, 4
,
Cesar Barquero
5
,
Chin-An Wang
1, 2, 4, 6

  1. epartment of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
  2. Department of Anesthesiology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
  3. Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, College of Health Science and Technology, National Central University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
  4. Eye-Tracking Laboratory, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
  5. Department of Physical Activity and Sport Science, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru
  6. Ph.D. Program in Medical Neuroscience, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
Biol Sport. 2026; 43: 77–94
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.153308
Online publish date: 2025/08/05
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