A DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF AN EYE

The subject invention pertains to systems and methods to improve the condition of an eye and to either treat or lower the risk of diseases such as glaucoma. Systems and methods are provided for increasing compliance, improving circulation and fluid flow, or promoting tissue cell metabolism by warm c...

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Hauptverfasser: LAM, David Chuen Chun, LEUNG, Yun Yuen
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The subject invention pertains to systems and methods to improve the condition of an eye and to either treat or lower the risk of diseases such as glaucoma. Systems and methods are provided for increasing compliance, improving circulation and fluid flow, or promoting tissue cell metabolism by warm compress, and/or irradiation at single or multiple wavelengths (e.g., between 780 to 950 nm or between 550 to 700 nm), and/or application of static and/or dynamic pressure to the eye. Embodiments provide a wearable head set with pressure controlled goggles, controlled irradiation sources, and temperature-controlled heat sources or pads exposed to or in contact with the eye or surrounding region to warm up the tissues of the eye and promote the vasodilation of the blood vessels at the eye as well as circulation within the blood system connected to the Schlemm's canal or other regions in or around the eye.