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Electrical stimulation lacrimal gland

Started by Maria3667, October 28, 2020, 04:05:34 AM

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Maria3667

October 28, 2020, 04:05:34 AM Last Edit: October 28, 2020, 04:10:03 AM by Maria3667
Hi everyone,

This study by Stanford University looks very promising! Schirmer test score increase of 125% !

https://www.medgadget.com/2015/12/eye-implant-producing-tears-fight-dry-eye-syndrome.html
54. DES-daughter ('67), Lyme's ('98), GAD ('98), Sjogren's ('02) - changed to Sicca ('20), hypothyroid ('04), endometriosis ('14), osteoarthritis ('16), blepharitis & MGD ('18), Pilocarpine, thyroid meds, 12.5mg quetiapine. Allergies: sodium hydroxide, nickle, methylisothiazolinone, latex

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October 28, 2020, 06:31:12 AM Last Edit: October 28, 2020, 07:38:27 AM by Maria3667
Never mind the above!

Turns out a device called 'TrueTear' by Allergan, was approved by the FDA in 2017 - but despite being effective - production ceased due to high manufacturing costs!! ... What a bummer !!

Now it's inventor, Michael Ackermann, has set up another business venture, (Oyster Point), for a nasal spray that stimulates the same nerve as TrueTear.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE: At least some light has been shed on the circuitry behind dry eyes: stimulating the trigeminal nerve inside the nose can reverse dry eye symptoms. Actually, it might be the same malfunctioning nerve (or a branche off) which is causing dry mouth.

54. DES-daughter ('67), Lyme's ('98), GAD ('98), Sjogren's ('02) - changed to Sicca ('20), hypothyroid ('04), endometriosis ('14), osteoarthritis ('16), blepharitis & MGD ('18), Pilocarpine, thyroid meds, 12.5mg quetiapine. Allergies: sodium hydroxide, nickle, methylisothiazolinone, latex
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