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Effects of prolonged stimulation at the electrode-retina interface

A. Ray, L. Chan, B. Thomas, J. D. Weiland

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Prolonged electrical stimulation can lead to temporary or permanent changes in neural response. Stimulation of neurons at levels sufficient to cause overlapping zones of excitation can induce multiple effects, leading to permanent damage to neurons or temporary depression not detectable through histopathological analysis. The present study focuses on determining the effects of prolonged, continuous electrical stimulation in the retina. One hour stimulation was performed in the rat retina and electrically evoked responses in the superior colliculus were recorded before and after the continuous stimulation. Comparison of the pre and post stimulation responses indicates a depression in the excitability of the neurons. © 2006 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
Pages1285-1287
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS 2006) - New York, United States
Duration: 30 Aug 20063 Sept 2006

Publication series

Name
ISSN (Print)0589-1019

Conference

Conference28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS 2006)
Abbreviated titleEMBS 2006
PlaceUnited States
CityNew York
Period30/08/063/09/06

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