System and method for eyelid stimulation
US8934982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2034 |
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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 includes providing a stimulation system in the subject with the hyperactivity of the eyelid closing muscle, sensing an activity of the eyelid closing muscle, 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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