The state of the eye muscles and associated cranial nerves are used to calculate pathological eye motion. Most graphical simulations for learning are limited to local use because either they are not designed for the Internet. Most graphical simulators that are designed for the Internet are also limited to users on T1 lines due to the high bandwidth requirements. This neurological eye simulator not only is designed for the Internet but has such a low bandwidth requirement that it can easily be used by students at home through slow telephone modems. The eye simulator has been used for the past three years by students in the UC Davis medical anatomy class.
Professors also use it as a teaching aid during lecture on a LCD projector.
The eye simulator is now being used worldwide by medical students, as well as students of many other medically related disciplines to help them learn eye muscle anatomy and neurological functions. The eye simulator has been given a 5 star rating by the CAL Reviews of medical education applications. Although no formal statistical data has yet been tabulated, feedback from medical students, residents, practicing neurologists and ophthalmologists has been extremely positive and has indicated that the simulator has been useful as an educational tool. The neurological eye simulator has successfully enhanced the inherent limitations of the mechanical tennis ball model and has become a useful educational application for medical students. Using the combination of Director, Shockwave , and JavaScript provides a powerful simulator for educational.