Summary
This theoretical paper proposes that endogenous ultraweak photon emission within the retina—mediated by Müller cells, rod noise, and ipRGCs—may drive the development of eye-specific retinogeniculate projections prior to birth, without any external light exposure. While not directly applicable to lighting design, it deepens understanding of ipRGC function and retinal photobiology, which underpin circadian lighting science.
Categories
The Science of Light: Proposes a role for intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) and spontaneous ultraweak photon emission in prenatal visual pathway development.
Eye Health & Vision: Addresses retinal cell biology, including Müller cells and photoreceptor noise, in the context of retinogeniculate pathway formation before birth.
Author(s)
I Bókkon, F Scholkmann, V Salari
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
8
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