Electroretinographic responses to periodic stimuli in primates and the relevance for visual perception and for clinical studies

Currently, electroretinograms (ERGs) are mainly recorded while using flashes as stimuli. In this review, we will argue that strong flashes are not ideal for studying visual information processing. ERG responses to periodic stimuli may be more strongly associated with the activity of post-receptoral...

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Published inVisual neuroscience Vol. 41; p. E004
Main Authors Kremers, Jan, Huchzermeyer, Cord
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 11.11.2024
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Animals
Electroretinography - methods
Humans
Photic Stimulation
Primates - physiology
Retina - physiology
Visual Pathways - physiology
Visual Perception - physiology
luminance
electroretinogram
repetitive stimuli
psychophysics
retino-geniculate pathways
chromaticity
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ISSN0952-5238
1469-8714
DOI10.1017/S0952523824000038

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Summary:Currently, electroretinograms (ERGs) are mainly recorded while using flashes as stimuli. In this review, we will argue that strong flashes are not ideal for studying visual information processing. ERG responses to periodic stimuli may be more strongly associated with the activity of post-receptoral neurons (belonging to different retino-geniculate pathways) and, therefore, be more relevant for visual perception. We will also argue that the use of periodic stimuli may be an attractive addition to clinically available retinal electrophysiological methods.
ISSN:0952-5238
1469-8714
DOI:10.1017/S0952523824000038