Electroretinography Center - Coconut Creek, FL
Coconut Creek Eye Doctor Doctors for ElectroretinographyType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Coconut Creek * Joel Nathan MD  Ophthalmology Consultants  Ophthalmology Consultants  Jose G Poliak MD  Jeffrey N Weiss MD PA  Tobe Rubin MD  Richard Pitera MD  Coral Springs Eye Institute  Coral Springs Eye Institute  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  Sunrise Eye Center  Retina Associates of Coral Springs  Omega Eye Center  Paul H Gilwit MD  Ophthalmology Associates  Rand Eye Institute  Rand Eye Institute  Rand Eye Institute  Rand Eye Institute  Advanced Eye Care of South Florida PL  Advanced Eye Care of South Florida PL  Tamarac Eye Center  Marvin E Greenberg MD PA  Andrew G Logan MD  Samuel G Scime MD  Deerfield Eye Institute  Retina Group of Florida  Retina Group of Florida  Retina Group of Florida  North Ridge Eye Center  North Ridge Eye Center  North Ridge Eye Center  Retina Group of Florida  Retina Group of Florida  Jorge S Camacho MD PA  Eric F Ciliberti MD  Eye Centers of South Florida  Matthew D Kay MD PA  Center for Executive Ophthalmology  Broward Medical & Urgent Care  Oscar R Sherman MD  Alan Mitchell MD  Andrew R Nolan MD  Lawrence Fass MD  Michael Loeffler MD  Pannu Laser Institute  Drs Ferayorni & Beasley  Drs Ferayorni & Beasley  Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  South Florida Eye Associates  Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery of Southeast Florida  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Norma Jeanne Flack DO  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Ophthalmology Associates  James E Lang MD  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  James E Lang MD  James E Lang MD  Fort Lauderdale Eye Associates  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants  West Boca Eye Center  SPECIALTY RETINA CENTER  West Boca Eye Center  South Palm Eye Associates  L David Monroe MD  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute  Andrew F Bruno MD  Elise R Leonard MD  Aran Eye Associates  The Retina Institute of Florida  South Florida Laser Eye Center  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Eye Associates Of Boca Raton  Kurtzman & Salama MDs  Kurtzman & Salama MDs  Jacqueline E Smith MD PA  Steven Fagien MD  Retina Group of Florida  Cohen Laser & Vision Center  Raananah S Katz MD  Plantation Eye Associates  Cassandra B Onofrey MD PA  Plantation Eye Associates  Aker & Kasten Eye Center Coconut Creek, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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ElectroretinographyRead the Electroretinography article » What is electroretinography?Electroretinography (ERG) is an eye test used to detect abnormal function of the retina (the light-detecting portion of the eye). Specifically, in this test, the light-sensitive cells of the eye, the rods and cones, and their connecting ganglion cells in the retina are examined. During the test, an electrode is placed on the cornea (at the front of the eye) to measure the electrical responses to light of the cells that sense light in the retina at the back of the eye. These cells are called the rods and cones. How is an ERG done?The patient assumes a comfortable position (lying down or sitting up). Usually the patient's eyes are dilated beforehand with standard dilating eye drops. Anesthetic drops are then placed in the eyes, causing them to become numb. The eyelids are then propped open with a speculum, and an electrode is gently placed on each eye with a device very similar to a contact lens. An additional electrode is placed on the skin to provide a ground for the very faint electrical signals produced by the retina. During an ERG recording session, the patient watches a standardized light stimulus, and the resulting signal is interpreted in terms of its amplitude (voltage) and time course. This test can even be performed in cooperative children, as well as sedated or anesthetized infants. The visual stimuli include flashes, called a flash ERG, and reversing checkerboard patterns, known as a pattern ERG.
What do the electrodes do?The electrodes measure the electrical activity of the retina in response to light. The information that comes from each electrode is transmitted to a monitor where it is displayed as two types of waves, labeled the A waves and B waves.
How are eletroretinography readings made?Readings during eletroretinography are usually taken first in normal room light. The lights... Recommended Reading Related to ElectroretinographyWhat is a visual field test?A visual field test is a method of measuring an individual's entire scope of vision, that is their central and peripheral (side) vision. Visual field testing actually maps the visual fields of each eye individually. The visual field test is a subjective examination, requiring the patient to understand the testing instructions, fully cooperate, and complete the entire test in order to provide useful information. What is a visual field test used for?Visual field testing is most frequently used to detect any signs of glaucoma damage to the optic nerve. In addition, visual field tests are useful for detection of central or peripheral retinal disease, eyelid conditions such as ptosis or drooping, optic nerve disease, and diseases affecting the visual pathways within the brain. The visual pathways carry information from the eye to the visual or occipital cortex in the brain, where this information is proces... Other Related Electroretinography ArticlesEmergency Contact for Coconut Creek
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