Summary
The paper investigates the impact of congenital achromatopsia (ACHM), a condition that results in severe light avoidance and photophobia, on sleep and circadian rhythms, finding that despite the condition, patients can still maintain regular behavioural and hormonal entrainment.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper investigates how ACHM, a condition that results in severe light avoidance, impacts sleep and circadian rhythms, finding that patients can still maintain regular sleep patterns.
Eye health: The paper focuses on ACHM, a condition that affects the cone system in the eyes, leading to severe light avoidance and photophobia.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how ACHM impacts the regulation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how patients with ACHM use spectral filters to manage their light sensitivity, which has implications for lighting design for individuals with this condition.
Author(s)
M Spitschan, C Garbazza, S Kohl, C Cajochen
Publication Year
2020
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