| There is a new way to treat macular | | | | healing process of the body to work effectively. |
| degeneration that is being used extensively today | | | | This kind of stimulation works to trigger the body |
| all over the world. Microcurrent macular | | | | to start the healing process. |
| degeneration techniques are proving to be quite | | | | Microcurrent treatment works simply. A device |
| effective in the treatment of this age-related | | | | powered by a battery is used to produce |
| disease. The process works quite simply: | | | | low-intensity electrical charges at specified areas |
| cutaneous electrodes are used to stimulate the | | | | around the eye. This, in turn, increases the blood |
| nerve fibers of the eye. This process has proven | | | | flow to that area of the eye. The result is that |
| to be very effective in treating older patients. It | | | | the eye is healthier because it receives the |
| also helps relive the pain often associated with the | | | | oxygen and nutrients it needs. Electrical stimulation |
| disease. | | | | also helps to remove certain waste products |
| Using microcurrent technology to treat | | | | from the area. The procedure itself is |
| age-related macular degeneration has helped | | | | non-invasive and has proven to be safe when |
| improve the vision of many older people. Aging | | | | performed by a qualified professional. There is no |
| causes arteriosclerotic degeneration as people age. | | | | pain involved with the procedure and side effects |
| The macula during the aging process requires | | | | are almost non-existent. |
| oxygen and nutritional elements to thrive. | | | | Microcurrent macular degeneration techniques |
| Arteriosclerosis limits the flow of these elements | | | | usually eliminate the need for additional |
| to the eye and causes degeneration of the | | | | complicated treatment options. It is an excellent |
| macula. | | | | alternative to more invasive procedures and often |
| Stimulating the retina and the compromised | | | | works better than conventional methods. Studies |
| macula is what microcurrent treatment is all about. | | | | have found that microcurrent technology has |
| A very weak electrical current is used to improve | | | | substantially improved the eye sight of many |
| vision. Using low voltage (as compared to the | | | | patients and has drastically improved the quality |
| higher voltage TENS treatment) allows the natural | | | | of their lives. |