Electroretinography Center - Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa * Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Medical College Clinics at The Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Milwaukee Eye & Cataract Clinic SC  Cornea Consultants of Wisconsin  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Jack L Hughes MD  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Eye Surgery Associates SC  Paul D Mandel MD  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Wisconsin Retina SC  K F Nassif MD & Associates SC  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Zablocki VA Eye Clinic  Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Maria P Patterson MD SC  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Physician Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Marilyn C Kay MD  Eye Physician Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Russell S Gonnering MD  Jane M Collis-Geers MD  Harry A Easom MD  Advanced Healthcare Northwest Clinic  Karen S Shimshak MD SC  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Lasik Vision Institute  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Ophthalmology Associates  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Lanny B Hale MD  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Bruce A Brown MD  Medical Eye Associates SC  M Thomas Chemotti MD  Wilkinson Medical Clinic Hartland  Wilkinson Medical Clinic Hartland  Eye Clinic  Dennis J Kontra MD  Eye Clinic  Eye Clinic  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  West Bend Clinic  Earl Nepple MD  Aurora Health Center Hartford  Paul F Wagner MD & Stephen P Wagner MD  Paul F Wagner MD & Stephen P Wagner MD  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Thomas F Taylor MD  Vincent P Savagllio MD  Victor S Slana MD  Victor S Slana MD  Aurora Medical Group Kenosha  Eugene J Eldridge MD  Veith Eye Clinic  Eye Physicians & Surgeons SC Wauwatosa, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-31
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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 Wauwatosa
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