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Electrophysiologic Testing in Disorders of the Retina, Optic Nerve, and Visual Pathway
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Electrophysiologic Testing in Disorders of the Retina, Optic Nerve, and Visual Pathway. 2nd ed. By Gerald A Fishman, David G Birch, Graham E Holder, Mitchell G Brigell. Pp 308; $95. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001. ISBN1-56055-198-4.
This is a concise, well written reference for students, residents, and clinicians interested in gaining a better understanding of electrophysiological tests of the visual system.
The book is divided into five chapters, each devoted to one of the following electrophysiological tests: the electroretinogram (ERG), the electro-oculogram (EOG), the focal and multifocal ERG, the pattern electroretinogram (PERG), and the visual evoked potential (VEP). Each chapter begins with a description of the physiology underlying each test and the specific …