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Visual evoked potential (VEP): What you need to know - 01/2016

Visual evoked potential (VEP): What you need to know
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Abstract

A VEP (visual evoked potential) is a test that studies the electrical responses of the visual pathway to either light flashes or to an alternating black-and-white checkerboard pattern. The handout explains what to bring and how to prepare for the test.

Author
EEG/Evoked Potential Lab
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2002
Revision Date
01/2016
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Specific Subject/Keyword
Eye
Languages
Spanish
English
Record ID
2398