Phosphenes are transient percepts of light that can be induced by applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to visually sensitive regions of cortex. We demonstrate a standard protocol for determining the phosphene threshold value and introduce a novel method for quantifying and analyzing perceived phosphenes.
Elkin-Frankston, S., Fried, P. J., Pascual-Leone, A., Rushmore III, R. J., Valero-Cabré, A. A Novel Approach for Documenting Phosphenes Induced by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. J. Vis. Exp. (38), e1762, doi:10.3791/1762 (2010).