Since the discovery of melanopsin from 1998 the non-image-forming functions of visual system has gained momentum. Basically, it includes pupillary reflex and circadian sleep-wake cycle. This could help in putting in new insights into seasonal affective disorder, migraine, glaucoma, mitochondrial optic neuropathy and sleep dysregulation of aging.
Source: Neurology 2017, 88:1282-1290 Don't you think it as an exciting discovery to explain various physiological processes related to optics? Share good innovative thoughts about melanopsin system.
