Electrophysiology of the human visual system:
Our laboratory investigates the function of the retina and the visual pathways using non-invasive electrophysiological techniques such as electroretinogram (ERG) or visual evoked potential (VEP). The aim is to gain a better understanding of electrophysiological signals, and thereby also of the known properties of photoreceptor cells, other retinal neurons and the visual pathways. We already know which visual pathways are responsible, for example, for seeing color and luminance. In addition, these visual pathways have specialized adaptations for perceiving increases or decreases in luminance. By comparing the data gathered from control subjects on the one hand and various groups of patients on the other hand, we hope to be able to gain a better understanding of pathological processes in the retina, be able to explain them better and contribute to developing novel treatment approaches.