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Induced refractive errors and pattern electroretinograms and pattern visual evoked potentials: implications for

P R Bartel1, A Vos

  • 1Neurophysiology Laboratory, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology
|January 1, 1994
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Induced refractive errors significantly impact visual acuity measurements. Pattern electroretinograms (PERGs) and pattern visual evoked potentials (PVEPs) can fall outside normal limits, especially with smaller visual checks.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Visual Science

Background:

  • Refractive errors are common visual impairments.
  • Accurate visual acuity (VA) assessment is crucial for clinical diagnosis.
  • The impact of induced refractive errors on electrophysiological measures needs clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of induced refractive errors on pattern electroretinograms (PERGs) and pattern visual evoked potentials (PVEPs).
  • To determine if these electrophysiological responses fall outside normal clinical limits with reduced VA.
  • To assess the influence of different check sizes on these findings.

Main Methods:

  • Induced refractive errors in normal subjects using positive dioptre lenses.
  • Recorded PERGs and PVEPs simultaneously at VA levels of 20/20, 20/100, and 20/200.

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  • Utilized high contrast checkerboard stimuli (11' and 42' visual arc) and focused on clinically relevant variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Decreased VA due to induced refractive errors led to changes in PERG and PVEP variables.
    • In some instances, latencies and PERG amplitudes fell outside established normal ranges.
    • The effect was more pronounced with smaller visual checks (11' arc).

    Conclusions:

    • Refractive errors must be considered during visual function assessments.
    • Induced refractive errors can significantly alter electrophysiological measures, mimicking potential pathologies.
    • Careful selection of stimulus parameters, like check size, is important when assessing patients with refractive errors.