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Parafoveal Dark Adaptation in Early and Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2025-11-22 ophthalmology Title + abstract only
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PurposeRod-mediated dark adaptation delays are among the earliest functional abnormalities in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), preceding photoreceptor loss. This study evaluated whether parafoveal fundus-tracked dark adaptometry detects earlier rod dysfunction than more eccentric mid-macula testing and assessed the diagnostic performance of dynamic and steady-state parameters across eccentricities. MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 35 patients with predominantly early / intermediate ...

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