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New disposable ERG electrode made of anomalous polyvinyl alcohol gel

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We developed a disposable electrode for the electroretinogram made of anomalous polyvinyl alcohol gel. This new hydrogel is a rubber-like elastic with water content 80–90 wt%, but insoluble in water. The elastic electrode plate is approximately 0.3–1.0mm thick, sterile, flexible, and easily cut to the desired shape. Its low cost permits it to be discarded after use.

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  1. Department Ophthalmology, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Sakyo-ku, 606, Kyoto

    Yoshihito Honda, Nobuhisa Nao-I & Si-Yeol Kim

  2. Ehime University, Dougo 10-13, 790, Ehime

    Ei Sakaue

  3. Central Technical Research Laboratory of Nippon Oil Co., Ltd., Yokohama, 231, Naka-ku

    Masao Nambu

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Honda, Y., Nao-I, N., Kim, SY. et al. New disposable ERG electrode made of anomalous polyvinyl alcohol gel. Doc Ophthalmol 63, 205–207 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00157132

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