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A simple device to improve blinking.

M S Jenkins, P G Rehkopf, S I Brown

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A novel blink beeper device trains patients to blink fully and regularly, aiding the healing of chronic epithelial defects after corneal surgery. This simple intervention also benefits patients with punctate erosions or contact lens intolerance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Incomplete or infrequent blinking can impede corneal healing and cause ocular surface issues.
    • Post-keratoplasty patients and those with specific ocular conditions are susceptible to blinking abnormalities.
    • Existing treatments may not adequately address functional blinking deficits.

    Observation:

    • A blink beeper emitting audible tones at regular intervals was developed.
    • The device was tested on patients experiencing incomplete or infrequent blinking.
    • Observed patient response included complete blinks at normal intervals.

    Findings:

    • In post-keratoplasty patients, the blink beeper facilitated complete blinking, leading to the healing of chronic epithelial defects.

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  • The conditioned blinking response persisted even after the device was removed.
  • The device proved effective for patients with punctate epithelial erosions and hard contact lens intolerance.

    • Implications:

    • The blink beeper offers a non-invasive, effective therapeutic tool for managing blinking disorders.
    • This approach may improve patient outcomes in corneal transplantation and other ophthalmic conditions.
    • Further research could explore long-term efficacy and broader applications of sensory-based blinking rehabilitation.