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公开(公告)号:WO2014172693A2
公开(公告)日:2014-10-23
申请号:PCT/US2014034733
申请日:2014-04-18
Applicant: OCULEVE INC
Inventor: ACKERMAN DOUGLAS MICHAEL , LOUDIN JAMES DONALD , WARDLE JOHN , BALDWIN JARREN ARMOND , HAMILTON DANIEL N , KUZMA JNAUSZ , STIVERS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
CPC classification number: A61N1/0546 , A61F7/12 , A61H1/00 , A61H9/0071 , A61H21/00 , A61H23/02 , A61H23/0218 , A61H23/0245 , A61H23/0263 , A61H2201/0153 , A61H2201/0173 , A61H2201/0207 , A61H2201/0214 , A61H2201/025 , A61H2201/10 , A61H2201/165 , A61H2201/5002 , A61H2201/5005 , A61H2201/5015 , A61H2201/5035 , A61H2201/5038 , A61H2201/5043 , A61H2205/023 , A61H2205/024 , A61M31/00 , A61N1/0456 , A61N1/36014 , A61N1/36046 , A61N1/36071 , A61N1/36132 , A61N1/36146 , A61N1/3615 , A61N1/36171 , A61N1/36175 , A61N1/3787 , A61N7/00 , A61N2007/0043 , H02J7/0044
Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.
Abstract translation: 这里描述了通过向鼻腔或鼻窦组织提供刺激来治疗一种或多种病症(如干眼症)或改善眼部健康的装置,系统和方法。 通常,设备可以是手持式的或可植入的。 在一些变型中,手持装置可以具有刺激器主体和具有一个或多个鼻插入尖端的刺激器探针。 当装置和系统用于治疗干眼症时,可以刺激鼻或鼻窦组织以增加泪液产生,减少干眼症状和/或改善眼部表面的健康。