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A method for producing retinal exposures from a laser source in an awake, task-oriented S is presented. The technique allows for the measurement of rhesus monkey visual acuity immediately following exposures.
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In conducting this research, the investigators adhered to the “Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities and Care,” as promulgated by the Committee on the Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities and Care of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council. The authors are most grateful to Norman Krasnegor for suggesting the training paradigm and to Carl Richard Cavonius for his valuable suggestions throughout the course of this experiment.
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Robbins, D.O., Zwick, H. & Holst, G.C. A method for producing foveal retinal exposures in an awake, task-oriented, rhesus monkey. Behav. Res. Meth. & Instru. 5, 457–461 (1973). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03200233
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