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New dry eye treatment - LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System

Started by heyamy, May 05, 2010, 04:06:33 AM

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heyamy

May 05, 2010, 04:06:33 AM
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/05/05/467593/tearscience-all-smiles-today.html

I don't know how long this link will be accessible.

There's a new company called TearScience which has patents on a device for doctors to diagnose dry eye and the LipiFlow, which will help those of us with evaporative dry eye. A single 12 minute session will help most patients from 9-15 months.

Here's an abstract:
http://www.abstractsonline.com/plan/ViewAbstract.aspx?mID=2511&sKey=f3d8570d-539c-4b8c-a377-f201aff52ea5&cKey=1a26bb2a-ca0e-4d2d-8f6a-75084a7d945c&mKey={1EA90E66-C548-49E0-9F05-30DA7938D511}

According to the article, they are going to do a slow introduction in Europe first.

Cheryl

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May 05, 2010, 05:14:27 AM
Crossing fingers that this will be successful!
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ohiolady

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May 05, 2010, 06:27:51 AM
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!   Let's hope it doesn't take too long before it is available to us. 

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