Decreased retinal sensitivity in depressive disorder: a controlled study

ConclusionThe melanopsin‐mediated sustained pupil contraction to offset of high‐intensity blue light is reduced in depressed patients. These results further emphasize the interaction of light exposure with depression.

Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - January 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G. Berman, D. Muttuvelu, D. Berman, J. I. Larsen, R. W. Licht, J. Ledolter, R. H. Kardon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research