New Orleans Saints tight end Coby Fleener has joined the athlete advisory board of SyncThink, a neuro-technology company that is pioneering the use of eye-tracking as a way to objectively measure key impairments related to brain injury of athletes on the sidelines in real time.
EYE-SYNC uses eye tracking to evaluate for ocular motor impairments and vestibular balance dysfunction, two common components of concussion injury. It can be done in 60 seconds, and helps medical professionals determine whether an athlete suspected of suffering a concussion should or shouldn't return to play. It does not diagnose concussions, but does help identify impairments associated with brain injury and aid in making a more informed medical decision.