How to assess if photoreceptors are functioning properly: A new approach for diagnosing eye diseases - Ophthalmology Times

A new technique will allow fast and non-invasive assessment of the physiological state of the retina. This could be a real breakthrough in the treatment of eye diseases.

Researchers have long been trying to determine if non-functioning photoreceptors can be detected like dead pixels on a camera sensor, and until now this has not been possible. However, a new techniqu… [+6903 chars]

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