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Multifocal electroretinography: update on clinical application and future development

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Pages 85-96 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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Websites

  • VERISTM Multifocal system of Electro-diagnostic Imaging Inc. www.veris-edi.com
  • RETI port γ + mfERG electrophysiological test unit of Roland Consult.www.roland-consult.de/
  • Metrovision mfERG system of Metrovision.www.metrovision.fr/
  • UTAS Visual Diagnostic Systems of LKC Technologies Inc. www.lkc.com/
  • Epsion E2 multifocal imager of Diagnosys LLC Inc.www.diagnosysllc.com/userimages/12195_revB.pdf
  • EP-1000 Pro multifocal electrophysiology system of Tomey. www.tomey.co.jp/asia/products/electrophysiology/ep_1000pro_mu/index.html

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