Abstract
Much interest is shown in reduced scotopic sensitivity in dyslexia and the possible role of docosahexaenoic-acid deficiency as a causative factor. However, we found that significant decreases in scotopic sensitivity are not a general characteristic of dyslexia, which may cast doubt on the value of DHA supplementation.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Case-Control Studies
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Dark Adaptation*
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Deficiency Diseases / complications*
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Deficiency Diseases / drug therapy*
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Docosahexaenoic Acids / therapeutic use*
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Dyslexia / etiology*
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Dyslexia / physiopathology*
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Electroretinography
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Reaction Time
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Sensory Thresholds
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Visual Perception