iCare-AMD slows down the effects of macular degeneration by applying specific waveforms through patent pending eye wear.

iCare-AMD  System Features

  • Patient friendly self contained glasses incorporating advanced electronic technology
  • Processor controlled specific frequency waveform stimulators for each eye
  • Measures and stores time and date stamped patient treatment and compliance data
  • Patient non compliance detection automatically communicates to doctor notifying emergency
  • Doctor uploads patient treatment data from glasses to server for evaluation of treatment
  • Server tracks treatment efficacy and automatically adjusts treatment protocol
  • Position adjustable, dry electrode system eliminates the use of self-adhering sticky pads
  • Automatic power up when patient wears glasses eliminating the need for a power switch
  • Inductively coupled charger and data I/O docking tray
  • Increases clinic patient retention by improving the doctor to patient technology interface

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