Are you struggling with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or a similar disease of the eye? coMra provides non-invasive, drug-free laser treatment for a variety of eye conditions.¹

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coMra PROTOCOLS FOR EYE CONDITIONS

The NEUROLOGY 14 protocol treats the following eye problems:¹

• Glaucoma
• Optic neuropathy
• Macular degeneration
• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Retinal detachment

(IMPORTANT: The eyes must be closed when treating the eye area and the face.¹)
The ENDOCRINOLOGY 1 protocol helps to manage diabetes,¹ which can cause diabetic retinopathy if it isn’t carefully controlled.²

Let’s take a closer look at these conditions.

EYE CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE OPTIC NERVE

The optic nerve is a bundle of approximately one million nerve fibres, located at the back of your eye. The optic nerve works to transfer visual information from the eye to the vision centres of the brain, through electrical impulses.³

1. Optic Neuropathy³

Optic neuropathy (or optic neuritis) is damage to the optic nerve, caused by physical trauma, illness or inflammation. This causes eye pain and vision loss.
The cells of your optic nerve have a protective fatty coating called a myelin sheath. Optic neuropathy causes this sheath to deteriorate, and without it, the nerve cells can’t properly send signals to the brain.

2. Glaucoma⁴

Glaucoma is a common eye disease affecting the optic nerve. It happens when the pressure of the fluid inside your eye builds up and becomes too high. This increased pressure kills nerve cells and damages your optic nerve, affecting your vision.

Did you know? Glaucoma is one of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness. It’s often called “the silent thief of sight” because it typically progresses with no noticeable symptoms until the damage is serious. This shows how important it is to have your eyes checked regularly for problems like glaucoma.

EYE CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE RETINA

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue located at the back of the eyeball. The retina then converts the images coming through the lens of the eye into electric signals and transmits them along the optic nerve to the brain.⁵

1. Macular Degeneration⁶

Macular degeneration is an age-related condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina, and causes central vision loss. It may affect one or both of your eyes.

2. Retinitis Pigmentosa⁷

Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited degenerative retina disease that causes night blindness and vision loss. It usually affects both eyes.

3. Retinal Detachment⁸

Retinal detachment is a serious condition that occurs when the retina is separated from the tissues holding it in place. This may be caused by eye injuries, ageing, fluid build-up, or it may occur as a complication of diabetes. Symptoms include sudden changes in vision, like dark shadows and flashing lights.

4. Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a potential complication of diabetes, affecting the blood vessels in the retina. It can cause blurry vision, vision loss and even blindness.²
If you have diabetes, it’s important to get an eye exam at least once a year. You should also manage your diabetes with diet, exercise, medication and coMra therapy, to prevent complications like vision loss.^1,2

coMra CASE REPORTS – TREATING EYE DISEASES

Macular Degeneration (ARMD) wet and dry – Dr F Pena MD MSc

Glaucoma – Journal of coMra therapy

Stroke with Loss of Visual Field – Dr Larry Wallace O.D. PhD

9 yo Strabismic with Vertical Disparity, Intermittent Outward Deviation (Exotropia) – Dr Mary VanHoy, Neuro-Optometrist

Vitreous Detachment with Macular Hole – Dr Larry Wallace O.D. PhD

Subconjunctival haemorrhage – Dr F Pena MD MSc

If you suffer from optic nerve damage or a retinal disease, using coMra can help. Read this compelling success story about how coMra restored a patient’s vision. Download the latest User Guide for full instructions.

NOTE: coMra is a powerful modality. The uses described above are those recommended by the coMra User Guide. Experience over 10 years has shown that in the case of most chronic conditions, treatments can also be spread out to once or twice per week, without taking the breaks outlined in the guide.

References:

¹ coMra user guide. ² Diabetic retinopathy. National Eye Institute.  ³ Optic neuritis: understanding what it means for you. Cleveland Clinic. ⁴ What is glaucoma? Keep eyes in sight.  ⁵ Retina. Medlineplus medical encyclopedia. ⁶ What is macular degeneration? Cleveland Clinic. ⁷ Retinitis pigmentosa (RP): diagnosis, symptoms & treatment. Cleveland Clinic. ⁸ What is retinal detachment? Cleveland Clinic.