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  • The steady-state pattern electroretinogram (PERG) assesses retinal ganglion cell function.
  • Existing PERG methods may have limitations in signal quality, particularly in advanced optic nerve disorders.
  • Comparing new and established PERG techniques is essential for diagnostic advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare a novel steady-state pattern electroretinogram (PERGx) with a validated method (PERGLA).
  • To evaluate PERGx performance in normal controls and patients with optic neuropathy.
  • To assess the diagnostic utility of PERGx in various ocular conditions.

Main Methods:

  • PERGx and PERGLA were recorded in 33 participants (66 eyes), including younger/older controls, glaucoma, and nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy patients.
  • PERGx utilized a black-white grating stimulus on an LED display, with signal averaging and Fourier analysis.
  • Partial averages were analyzed to quantify response adaptation over recording time.

Main Results:

  • PERGx and PERGLA amplitudes and latencies were significantly correlated (P < 0.0001).
  • PERGx demonstrated a shorter latency, higher amplitude, lower noise, and superior signal-to-noise ratio compared to PERGLA.
  • PERGx revealed marked adaptation in controls but not in glaucoma or optic neuropathy patients.

Conclusions:

  • The high signal-to-noise ratio of PERGx enables meaningful recordings in advanced optic nerve disorders.
  • PERGx quantifies response adaptation, which may be altered in glaucoma and optic neuropathy.
  • This new PERG method enhances the assessment of retinal ganglion cell function and adaptive responses.