Nerve Visualization (VIDEO) Optica This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Researchers have shown that polarized light can be used to reveal nerves during surgery. The strands that switch between turning white and translucent (somewhat darker appearance) are nerves. Credit Kenneth Chin, Academic Medical Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.