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The retina is an important model for studies of neurodegeneration. More than 100 gene mutations are known to cause retinal degeneration (Chader, 2002; Pacione et al., 2003; Rattner et al., 1999). Studies of retinal degeneration in mammals have focused on mouse because of the knowledge of its genome together with the ease of its breeding and husbandry (Naash et al., 2004; Olsson et al., 1992; Pinto et al., 2004). Assessment of the progression of retinal degeneration generally involves measurements of retinal sensitivity using the electroretinogram (ERG) and analysis of retinal anatomy using histological and histochemical techniques. In addition to knowledge of the anatomical and physiological consequences of retinal degeneration, it is important to assess its affect on visual function, that is, to answer the critical question: “How well can a mouse see?”
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Umino, Y., Frio, B., Abbasi, M., Barlow, R. (2006). A Two-Alternative, Forced Choice Method for Assessing Mouse Vision. In: Hollyfield, J.G., Anderson, R.E., LaVail, M.M. (eds) Retinal Degenerative Diseases. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 572. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-32442-9_25
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