Clinical disorders affecting mesopic vision

Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2006 May;26(3):326-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-1313.2006.00417.x.

Abstract

Vision in the mesopic range is affected by a number of inherited and acquired clinical disorders. We review these conditions and summarize the historical background, describing the clinical characteristics alongside the genetic basis and molecular biological mechanisms giving rise to rod and cone dysfunction relevant to twilight vision. The current diagnostic gold standards for each disease are discussed and curative and symptomatic treatment strategies are summarized.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electroretinography / methods
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / physiopathology
  • Melanoma / physiopathology
  • Night Blindness / genetics
  • Retinal Cone Photoreceptor Cells / physiopathology*
  • Retinal Diseases / genetics
  • Retinal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Retinal Rod Photoreceptor Cells / physiopathology*
  • Retinitis / genetics
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa / genetics
  • Syndrome
  • Vision Disorders / genetics
  • Vision Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Vision Tests / methods
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / physiopathology