Rest-activity cycles and melatonin phase angle of circadian entrainment in people without cone-mediated vision
Summary:
The paper investigates the impact of congenital achromatopsia (ACHM), a condition that results in severe light avoidance and photophobia, on sleep and circadian rhythms, finding that despite the condition, patients can still maintain regular behavioural and hormonal entrainment.
Categories
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper investigates the impact of ACHM on sleep patterns and circadian rhythms, finding that patients with the condition can still maintain regular sleep patterns.
- Eye health: The paper focuses on ACHM, a condition that affects the eyes, causing severe light avoidance and photophobia.
- Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the impact of ACHM on the regulation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the use of spectral filters by ACHM patients to manage their light sensitivity, which has implications for lighting design for individuals with this condition.
Author(s)
M Spitschan, C Garbazza, S Kohl, C Cajochen
Publication Year:
2020
Number of Citations:
2
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