Frequently Asked Questions
How does Microcurrent Stimulation Work?
There are several metabolic processes that are enhanced through the use of Microcurrent Stimulation. The first to boost the cells' ability to rid themselves of waste products. A cell with "stuck" waste products becomes a dead cell and interferes with cellular communication throughout the area where it is located. Cells need to take in nutrients and eliminate waste like all other living organisms. The energy supplied by Microcurrent Stimulation slows cells to become vital and less sluggish.
The second way Microcurrent Stimulation works is by increasing blood supply to the area stimulated. By increasing blood flow to the area cells and tissues are nourished, refreshed and oxygenation is increased.
In general, the electrical current gently wakes up the cells from sleep and stimulates the healing process.
Is Microcurrent Stimulation Safe?
No side effects or adverse outcomes related to this treatment have been seen so far. No increase in the conversion to the wet form of ARMD has been seen to those who have been treated.
In a consensus statement by the NIH reports that, "One of the advantages...is that the incidence of adverse affects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions."
What is Treatment Like?
After learning how to self-administer treatment, you will perform treatment in the convenience of your home. Once starting with the treatments you will need to continue with treatments twice a day for several months and then once a day. Each treatment takes about one hour, not much time when considering the benefits to improving your eyesight.
How Much Improvement has Microcurrent Stimulation Produced for Patients So Far?
In this office and in several other s around the country, a great deal of work has been devoted to the treatment of macular degeneration using Microcurrent Stimulation. The results have been remarkable, with over 60% of the people treated showing statistically significant improvement in one or both eyes. Patients with dry and wet types of macular degeneration, and Stargardt's disease have responded positively to treatments.
The preliminary studies in 120 patients have been encouraging. Persons with the dry form average an improvement of 72% in their visual acuity. Fifty two percent of patients experience an improvement of two or more lines as measured with the standard Snellen visual acuity chart.
Why doesn't my Ophthalmologist know about Microcurrent Stimulation?
The answer to this is very complex, but does not mean that your doctor is not up to date nor does it infer that MCS is ineffective or harmful. The majority of eye doctors in practice today were told that macular degeneration, a progressive, mostly untreatable, and certainly, incurable condition, and that nothing can restore a damaged retina to a healthier state.