FAQs / Alternating Current Stimulation to treat Glaucoma

January 18, 2017

QUESTION:

Dr. Richardson, Could you give me your opinion/evaluation of Alternating Current Stimulation being used to treat Glaucoma and other optic nerve disorders. This is being conducted at the SAVIR Center (Sabel Vision Restoration Center) in Magdeburg, Germany.
http:// savir-center.com/en

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ANSWER:

I am intrigued by Alternating Current Stimulation. However, given the lack of peer-reviewed literature combined with the expense of the treatment (plus traveling expenses), I cannot recommend it at this time. I am hopeful that the doctors performing this treatment will publish comparative results at some point in the future.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

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