Summary
This paper reviews how specific retinal circuits contribute to distinct visual behaviors, mapping the neural pathways from photoreceptors to downstream brain regions. Understanding these circuits has implications for how lighting design can leverage specific retinal pathways to optimize non-visual effects such as circadian entrainment and alertness.
Categories
The Science of Light: Examines retinal circuits and their projections, directly relevant to understanding how photoreceptors and downstream pathways mediate visual and non-visual light responses.
Author(s)
J Krizan
Publication Year
2022
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