TABLE 1.
Summary of findings from previous measurements of the influence of light on retinal energy metabolism
| Species | % Decrease in light | Parameter measured | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog | 3% | O2 consumption | (69) |
| Mouse | 8% | O2 consumption | (6) |
| Cat | 16% | O2 consumption | (10) |
| Salamander | 25% | O2 consumption | (70) |
| Macaque | 26% | O2 consumption | (71) |
| Rabbit | 28% | O2 consumption | (5) |
| Rat | 37% | O2 consumption | (72) |
| Rat | 40% | O2 consumption | (73) |
| Cat | 54% | O2 consumption | (74) |
| Bullfrog | 57% | O2 consumption | (75) |
| Cat | 64% | O2 consumption | (76) |
| Frog | 10% | CO2 production | (77) |
| Rat | 26% | CO2 production | (9) |
| Rabbit | −1% | Lactate production | (5) |
| Rat | 6% | Lactate production | (7) |
| Mouse | 17% | Lactate production | (6) |
| Rat | 29% | Lactate production | (9) |
| Cat | 38% | Lactate production | (10) |
| Toad | 0% | ATP consumption | (46) |
| Mouse | 80%* | ATP consumption | (13) |