Electroretinography Center - Westland, MI
Westland 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 Westland * Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  William C Albert MD  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Eye Clinic of Michigan  Jeffrey Nestor DO  Alan W Solway MD  Eye Clinic of Livonia PC  U of Michigan Canton Health Center  U of Michigan Canton Health Center  Eye Clinic of Livonia PC  Michael Sherman MD  Keith A Kobet & Rebecca P Tisch MDs  Keith A Kobet & Rebecca P Tisch MDs  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Medical Center Livonia Clinic  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Kellogg Eye Center  Farmington Laser Eye Center  Laser Vision Care Center  Eric Zuckerman DO  Yeldo Eye Center  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Ghaleb Hatem MD  Quality Eye Care PC  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Farmington Associates PC  Max T Walsh MD  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  Henry Ford Health System Taylor Clinic  Switch Eye Center  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Tukel-Kozlow Ophthalmology  Tukel-Kozlow Ophthalmology  A Katranji MD  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  John X Sierant MD  David M Shepherd MD PC  Southland Eye Clinic PC  Southland Eye Clinic PC  Northwest Ophthalmology PC  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Associated Vision Consultants  Associated Vision Consultants  Edward Hollenberg MD  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Associated Vision Consultants  American Eye Institute  American Eye Institute  Associates In Ophthalmology PC  Hanna F Obertynski MD  Associates In Ophthalmology PC  Castleman Eye Center  Castleman Eye Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Eye Surgery Institute  Eye Surgery Institute  Eye Care Associates  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Eye Care Associates  Eye Surgery Institute  Opthalmology Associates PC  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Hakim Eye Center  Michigan Eye Care Institute  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Steven S Zeldes MD  Beitman Laser Eye Institute  Kellogg Eye Center Westland, MichiganUpcoming 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 Westland
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