Coherency Effects on Retinal Neural Processes (ERG) of Pseudemys.
Abstract
Prolonged exposure to coherent 620 nm light was shown to be more effective than equivalent incoherent exposure in affecting the ERG spectral sensitivity of Pseudemys. Such effects may be mediated in part through lateral connections between long- and short-wavelength cone systems. Elimination of perceptible speckle attenuated coherent effects, suggesting a unique interaction of laser speckle with retinal processes. Explanation of these coherency effects involve disruption of normal neural retinal channels resulting from prolonged continuous laser exposure. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA111683
Entities
People
- D. L. Jenkins
- Harry Zwick
Organizations
- Letterman Army Hospital