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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is commonly used to study visual cortex excitability.
  • Research often focuses on phosphene thresholds, with less attention paid to visual performance changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of various rTMS protocols on peripheral visual acuity.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of rTMS applied to the visual cortex.

Main Methods:

  • Peripheral visual acuity was measured using Landolt C optotypes in four visual field quadrants.
  • Continuous and intermittent theta burst stimulation, 1 Hz stimulation, and varying intensities (60-120% phosphene threshold) were applied.
  • Safety was monitored, noting any adverse events or discomfort.

Main Results:

  • No serious adverse effects were reported, including seizures, even at 120% phosphene threshold.
  • A training effect led to decreased baseline visual acuity over sessions.
  • None of the tested rTMS protocols significantly altered visual acuity in any quadrant.

Conclusions:

  • rTMS applied to the visual cortex appears safe for visual performance studies.
  • Factors like binocular viewing, peripheral stimulus presentation, and intraindividual variability may have obscured potential TMS effects on visual acuity.