Methods for improving damaged retinal cell function
US7031776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of using electrical stimulation by itself or in conjunction with growth factors to treat and prevent visual loss due to choroidal, retinal pigment epithelial and/or neuroretinal cell degeneration and dysfunction are presented.
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