Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
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2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
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07031776
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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Chow Alan Y.
Chow Vincent Y.
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Optobionics
Oropeza Frances P.
Pezzuto Robert E.
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