This monograph focuses on the development of diagnostic procedures for
diseases related to retinal nerve conditions using features of
waveforms of pupillary light reflex (PLR). Eye pupil reflection of
light pulses is a well-known phenomenon, but the response mechanism is
complicated. Some relationships of the features of chromatic light
stimuli and activity of retinal ganglion cells influence the
responses. As the features of pupil responses may represent the
condition of nerve connections, these waveform shapes can detect
symptoms of disease. The assistance of medical clinicians who have
shared PLR data from patients of aged-macular degeneration (AMD) or
patients with impaired cognitive function, as caused by Alzheimer’s
disease, for example, is gratefully acknowledged. The recorded
temporal data of PLR waveforms were analyzed using multivariate
analysis or data science techniques. As most participants were elderly
or the number of measurements was insufficient, the signal processing
required compensatory techniques. As a result, trials and re-analyses
were carried out to better understand certain features. Although the
best solutions have not yet been developed, the authors have decided
to share the currently available procedures in this monograph and to
solicit constructive suggestions for further improvement and
development.
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ISBN
9789819545025
Publisert
2026
Utgiver
Springer Nature
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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