The Human Electroretinogram: A Diagnostic Guide explores how changes in light intensity, adaptation, and temporal frequency can alter the contributions of different retinal generators (e.g., rods, cones, and bipolar cell subtypes). In addition to Full Field ERG, other important diagnostic electroretinograms including focal, multifocal, and pattern ERGs are clarified. This book uniquely illustrates the combined use of these ERG tools, allowing clinicians to perform a functional dissection of the retina and achieve a layer-by-layer analysis. The approach of the book correlates with retinal layer evaluations performed using modern multimodal imaging techniques, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT).

ERG analysis exemplifies a critically important tool for early diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment monitoring of retinal diseases involving different retinal layers. This book is essential in providing ophthalmological professionals with the know-how to manage the interplay between these numerous elements.

• Explains standard protocols for conducting electroretinograms
• Elucidates specific ERG signal alterations in different retinal dystrophies
• Discusses common challenges in ERG testing and interpretation
• Indicates how ERG results can guide treatment decisions
• Presents recent advancements in ERG technology and techniques