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FOCAL MACULAR ELECTRO-RETINOGRAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrodiagnosis
  • The Eye
CONT

The principle of recording a focal macular ERG includes presenting a small stimulus to the macula and recording the response from the stimulated area. ... To eliminate contaminating stray light responses, background illumination must be used to depress the sensitivity of the area surrounding the stimulus. By combining the focal stimulus with background illumination, focal responses can be recorded.

CONT

The focal macular ERG is primarily used to evaluate macular function.

Key term(s)
  • focal macular electro-retinogram

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrodiagnostiques
  • Oeil
OBS

Électrorétinogramme employé pour déterminer la fonction maculaire.

Key term(s)
  • électro-rétinogramme maculaire focal

Spanish

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