Using objecting measurement of facial features, pupil responses, retinal electrical responses and autonomic nerve responses to light this project aims to provide a new framework for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of light sensitivity. The patient's responses will be measured with videography facial muscle electrical responses Electromyogram (EMG) measured from surface skin electrodes and retinal electrical responses (EMG) or electroretinogram (ERG) recorded from a portable hand-held device). Simultaneously, patient's will have their heart rate and skin conductance objectively monitored using wristwatch devices (E4, Empatica). If successful, this will open an immediate new way to objectively assess the mechanisms that lead to light sensitivity, and provide an approach to effectively treat, and manage the symptoms of light sensitivity and headache from different causes, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and migraine.
The purpose of this project is to provide a new framework for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of light sensitivity and headache by objective measurement of facial features, pupil responses, retinal electrical responses and autonomic nerve responses to light.