Differences in examination characteristics of pigmented skin lesions: results of an eye tracking study.

Objective: To use computer-based eye tracking technology to record and evaluate examination characteristics of the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions.

Methodology: 16 study participants with varying levels of diagnostic expertise (little, intermediate, superior) were recorded while diagnosing a series of 28 digital images of pigmented skin lesions, obtained by non-invasive digital dermatoscopy, on a computer screen. Eye tracking hardware recorded the gaze track and fixations of the physicians while they examined the lesion images.