Electrooculogram
Electrooculogram (pronunciation: e-lek-tro-oc-u-lo-gram) is a medical term that refers to a diagnostic procedure used to measure the corneo-retinal standing potential that exists between the front and the back of the human eye. The term is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, "oculus" meaning eye, and "gramma" meaning something written.
Procedure
The Electrooculogram procedure involves placing electrodes on the skin around the eyes to measure the electrical activity produced by the movement of the eyes. This test is often used in the diagnosis of retinal diseases.
Related Terms
- Electroretinogram: A diagnostic test that measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina.
- Electroencephalogram: A test that detects electrical activity in your brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Applications
The Electrooculogram is used in the field of Ophthalmology to diagnose various eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. It can also be used in the field of Neurology to diagnose and monitor neurological disorders that affect eye movements.
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