Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Visually evoked potentials: theory, techniques and clinical applications

S Sokol

    Survey of Ophthalmology
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Signal to noise ratio considerations in the analysis of sweep visual-evoked potentials.

    Applied optics·2010
    Same author

    Head inducer Dickkopf-1 is a ligand for Wnt coreceptor LRP6.

    Current biology : CB·2001
    Same author

    Myoglobin levels at 12 hours identify patients at low risk for 30-day mortality after thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction: a Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 10B substudy.

    American heart journal·2001
    Same author

    A role for Wnts in morpho-genesis and tissue polarity.

    Nature cell biology·2000
    Same author

    Interaction of dishevelled and Xenopus axin-related protein is required for wnt signal transduction.

    Molecular and cellular biology·2000
    Same author

    Cngsc, a homologue of goosecoid, participates in the patterning of the head, and is expressed in the organizer region of Hydra.

    Development (Cambridge, England)·1999
    Same journal

    Trends in pediatric uveitis: A systematic review and meta-epidemiological investigation of geographic, economic, and climate factors.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Efficacy and safety of different intraocular therapies for non-infectious uveitis: A network meta-analysis.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Macular telangiectasia masqueraders.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Utilization of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in childhood glaucoma: A systematic review.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Peripapillary pachychoroid syndrome: Clinical and imaging features, diagnostic differentiation and therapeutic strategies.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Prognostic factors and postoperative outcomes in pediatric cataract patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Survey of ophthalmology·2026
    See all related articles

    The visually evoked potential (VEP) records brain activity from visual stimuli, offering unique insights into the human visual system. This electrophysiological technique aids in diagnosing various eye conditions and advancing vision research.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology
    • Vision Science

    Background:

    • The visually evoked potential (VEP) is a key electrophysiological measure.
    • Computer averaging techniques have enabled reliable VEP recording.
    • VEP provides specific and sensitive data on visual processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the theory, techniques, and instrumentation of VEP.
    • To discuss clinical and research applications of VEP.
    • To highlight VEP's value in understanding the human visual system.

    Main Methods:

    • Recording gross electrical signals from the occipital cortex.
    • Utilizing computer averaging techniques for signal enhancement.
    • Employing visual stimulation to elicit responses.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • VEP is more specific than EEG and sensitive to visual stimulus changes.
    • VEP offers data unobtainable by other methods.
    • VEP is valuable in clinical areas like refraction, infant acuity, optic nerve diseases, color blindness, amblyopia, and field defects.

    Conclusions:

    • VEP is a powerful tool for ophthalmologists and vision researchers.
    • VEP significantly contributes to diagnosing and understanding visual system disorders.
    • The described techniques and applications underscore VEP's importance in clinical practice and research.