Red to near-infrared photobiomodulation treatment of the visual system in visual system disease or injury
US7744590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm2 for a time of 1-3 minutes, and (b) observing restoration of visual system function.
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