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Systems and methods for treatment of dry eye

  • US 9,095,723 B2
  • Filed: 12/04/2014
  • Issued: 08/04/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for treating dry eye by stimulating one or more nerves, comprising:

  • delivering a stimulus to an anatomical target to produce lacrimation, wherein the stimulus is delivered by an implanted microstimulator,wherein the microstimulator comprises a body having a length between 6 mm and 15 mm, and wherein one or more electrodes are integrated into the body of the device, andwherein the microstimulator is implanted using an insertion device comprising a distal end and a device shaft, wherein the microstimulator can be secured at the distal end.

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