title: The early receptor potential (ERP).
abstract: The ERP contains information on the function of the outer segments of the retinal photoreceptors. The authors have established normative values of the ERP and the factors which might be of influence hereupon. ERP findings in patients suffering from various eye diseases are given. Value and limitation of ERP recording are discussed in relation to the other clinically available electrodiagnostic tests.
authors.affiliation: Erfurt Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology, GDR.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Töpke
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010775:Photic Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects; D010786:Photoreceptor Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D012016:Reference Values; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors