Abstract

Summary

This paper discusses the effects of opioids on intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), and how this may impact sleep/wake cycles and pupillary light reflex.
Categories

Categories

Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how opioids can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle by affecting the functioning of ipRGCs.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores how the functioning of ipRGCs, which are involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms and sleep, can be affected by opioids.
Substance Abuse and Dependence: The paper investigates the impact of opioid use and abuse on the functioning of ipRGCs.
Eye health: The paper examines how opioids can affect the functioning of ipRGCs, which are a type of neuron found in the retina of the eye.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses how light exposure, which is used in phototherapy, can be affected by the use of opioids.
Authors

Author(s)

AM Cleymaet
Publication Date

Publication Year

2019
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