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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28 Claims
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1-8. -8. (canceled)
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9. A method for treating ocular discomfort, comprising:
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delivering a stimulus to nasal tissue of a user with a probe, wherein the stimulus treats ocular discomfort in the user from wearing contact lenses. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for reducing discomfort from wearing contact lenses, comprising:
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positioning a probe in a nasal cavity of a user; and delivering an electrical stimulus to nasal tissue of the user via the probe, wherein the stimulus treats ocular discomfort in the user from wearing contact lenses. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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