CLINICAL ELECTRORETINOGRAPHY. I

Clinical electroretinography for short wavelength sensitive cones.

We measured electroretinograms (ERGs) for the isolated short-wavelength-sensitive (SWS) cones using a substitution technique. The stimulus was a 5 Hz alternation of 460 nm and 565 nm or 490 nm and 565 nm light of equivalent photopic luminous efficiency. We used a 571 nm narrow-band adaptation field of 7000 td to improve SWS cone isolation and to suppress rod activity. The resulting SWS cone ERG...

Validation of a new fiber electrode prototype for clinical electroretinography.

PURPOSE To validate a new fiber electrode prototype for clinical electroretinography (ERG). METHODS A recently developed prototype of a disposable reference-coupled fiber electrode (patent pending Brazilian Institute of Industrial Property # PI0602186-7), including one fiber for corneal signals and a second fiber acting as reference was tested in a group of 20 healthy volunteers (17-31 years;...

A gold foil electrode: extending the horizons for clinical electroretinography.

A gold foil ERG electrode is described. The device is inexpensive and simple to fabricate. Since it is hooked over the lower lid and makes minimal touch contact with the inferior limbal area, it can be used in circumstances which require prolonged testing of retinal function or in eyes with corneal pathology. Because the optics of the eye are not compromised, it is possible, with the use of app...

Non-invasive electroretinography.

Electroretinographic (ERG) investigations are conventionally performed by using corneal or conjunctival recording electrodes. Both types have to be placed in contact with the eye, resulting invasive and providing discomfort for the patient. This paper presents a simple technique to detect ERG potentials non-invasively. It relies on the use of a conducting liquid between the eye and an external ...

Electroretinography in Veterinary Ophthalmology