Meridian Variations in Spectral Dark Adaptation
Abstract
Spectral dark adaptation as a function of retinal meridian and of eccentricity was investigated by testing the absolute threshold dark adaptation curves for eight human volunteers at two retinal meridians. The horizontal and vertical meridians. The horizontal and vertical meridians separately and together at eccentricities of 2 degrees and 16 degrees from a fixation point were studied. A microprocessor-operated dark adaptometer was used, and analysis of variance was performed on the data. The study indicated that meridian differences in the dark-adapted retina exist and that the horizontal meridian is more sensitive than the vertical meridian when the retina is tested at 16 degrees with medium wavelength light. This may indicate meridian differences in photoreceptor distribution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA207248
Entities
People
- Harry Zwick
- O. J. Calabrese
Organizations
- Letterman Army Hospital