ISCEV

ISCEV stands for the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision, an international professional society dedicated to advancing the clinical assessment of the visual system through electrophysiology. The organization brings together ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists, and technicians to promote knowledge exchange, quality assurance, and standardized testing.

One of ISCEV's core roles is developing and maintaining standardized protocols for diagnostic tests used to evaluate the retina, optic nerve, and visual pathways. These include full-field electroretinography (ERG), multifocal ERG, pattern ERG, electro-oculography (EOG), and visual evoked potentials (VEP). The standards specify recommended stimuli, recording methods, patient preparation, and interpretation criteria to ensure consistency across clinics and studies.

ISCEV also provides educational resources, training, and updates on test techniques; it organizes meetings and symposia; and it maintains an online repository of guidelines, reference data, and consensus statements.

The standards are widely used in clinical practice and research, and ISCEV collaborates with national societies and other international groups to promote high-quality assessment of visual function.

ISCEV's work supports the diagnosis of inherited retinal diseases, optic neuropathies, and monitoring of disease progression or response to therapy through standardized electrophysiological testing.