STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR TREATING DRY EYE
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Abstract
Described herein are electrical stimulation patterns and methods of use thereof for treating dry eye disease, tired eye, or other forms of ocular discomfort. The methods generally include applying patterned stimulation to an anatomical structure located in an ocular region or a nasal region to increase tear production.
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- A method of using a handheld system comprising one or more stimulation electrodes and a control subsystem, wherein the control subsystem comprises a programmable memory storing a plurality of patterned stimulation waveforms, comprising;
delivering at least one of the waveforms to nasal mucosa of a patient for a treatment period, wherein delivering the patterned stimulation waveform elicits a paresthesia sensation in the patient that is sustained throughout the treatment period. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- A method of using a handheld system comprising one or more stimulation electrodes and a control subsystem, wherein the control subsystem comprises a programmable memory storing a plurality of patterned stimulation waveforms, comprising;
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