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Phototherapy method

  • US 5,265,598 A
  • Filed: 07/16/1991
  • Issued: 11/30/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for achieving therapeutic effects in an observer, comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a variable parameter relating to electromagnetic radiation wherein said electromagnetic radiation is substantially monochromatic having a bandwidth of no more than about 20 nm and wherein, the variation of said parameter serves to alter the electromagnetic energy pattern associated with such radiation;

    directing said electromagnetic radiation towards an observer'"'"'s eyes while varying said selected parameter and monitoring said observer'"'"'s state for homeostatic responses;

    identifying a value of said selected parameter most effective in eliciting a homeostatic response in said observer; and

    directing said electromagnetic radiation towards said observer'"'"'s eyes while maintaining said selected parameter constant at said identified value for a predetermined period of time whereby therapeutic effects are achieved in the observer.

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