System and method for eyelid simulation
US8781594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of treating hyperactivity of an eyelid closing muscle in a subject after facial nerve paralysis includes providing a stimulation system and selectively stimulating eyelid opening muscle(s) or innervating nerves, eyelid opening reflexes, or eyelid opening reflexes in non-muscular tissue, using the stimulation system, without substantially activating the eyelid closing muscle. The system and method evokes eyelid movement in the subject.
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