Minimizing Pupil Size Dependence in Flicker ERG Using Stiles-Crawford Compensation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study determined the impact of the Stiles-Crawford effect (SCE) on electroretinograms (ERGs). Compensating for the SCE can improve the diagnostic reliability of ERGs by providing a stimulus minimally affected by pupil size.

Methods

Flicker ERGs were recorded from 10 healthy subjects at 3-minute intervals over 21 minutes after mydriasis. The RETeval system adjusted retinal illuminance in real time based on pupil size measurements, using a Troland stimulus and preset SCE compensation factors (ρdevice) of 0, 0.05, 0.085, and 0.12 mm-2.

Results

Larger pupil areas led to prolonged implicit times with ρdevice = 0 and 0.05 mm-2, whereas ρdevice = 0.12 mm-2 reduced implicit time. Amplitudes were lower with ρdevice = 0 mm-2 but increased with ρdevice = 0.085 and 0

SUBMITTER: Kato K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12166502 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature