Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin, a novel photopigment in the human retina, in pupillary light reflex and its potential applications in phototherapy.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin, a photopigment in the human retina, in pupillary light reflex.
Phototherapy: The paper suggests that understanding the properties of melanopsin could optimize spectral light distribution in phototherapy applications.
Author(s)
P Teikari
Publication Year
2012
Number of Citations
4
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