A study examining the effects and mechanism of action of photobiomodulation (PBM) using two commonly employed wavelengths—660 nm red light and 980 nm infrared light—found that ~660 nm red light exposure led to a more prolonged stimulation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Related: Near Infrared Light Improves Fat Graft Viability Researchers at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine measured […]
Effect of Violet Light-Transmitting Eyeglasses on Axial Elongation in Myopic Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract The fact that outdoor light environment is an important suppressive factor against myopia led us to invent violet light-transmitting eyeglasses (VL glasses) which can transmit violet light (VL), 360–400 nm in wavelength, for the suppression of myopia, and can meanwhile block harmful ultraviolet waves from sunlight. The current study is a double-blinded randomized clinical […]
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Aging Retina
Abstract Mitochondria are central in retinal cell function and survival and they perform functions that are critical to cell function. Retinal neurons have high energy requirements, since large amounts of ATP are needed to generate membrane potentials and power membrane pumps. Mitochondria over the course of aging undergo a number of changes. Aged mitochondria exhibit […]
Low-Level Light Therapy in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Abstract Purpose : Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is a growing modality used in various fields of medicine. This study observed the effect of LLLT on the tear film and lower eye lids in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) patients. Methods : The visual acuity (VA), lipid layer interference pattern (LP), non-invasive tear break up time (NIBUT), the lower eye lid-margins, […]
Effect of low-level light therapy in patients with dry eye: a prospective, randomized, observer-masked trial
Abstract To evaluate the efficacy of low-level light therapy (LLLT) with near-infrared light-emitting diodes (LED-LLLT) for the treatment of dry eye. 40 patients were randomly assigned with a 1:1 allocation ratio to receive LED-LLLT (LLLT group, n = 20) or placebo treatment (placebo group, n = 20). Patients in the LLLT group received LLLT twice a week for 3 […]
Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s Disease: Has the Light Dawned?
Abstract Next to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia is probably the most worrying health problem facing the Western world today. A large number of clinical trials have failed to show any benefit of the tested drugs in stabilizing or reversing the steady decline in cognitive function that is suffered by dementia patients. Although the […]
Myopia Control Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy in Chinese Children: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial
Abstract Purpose: Repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy is an emerging treatment for myopia control. Nevertheless, previous studies are limited by open-label design. Our study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of RLRL therapy in controlling myopia progression compared to a sham device with only 10% of the original power. Design: Randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. Participants: A […]
Bell’s palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent_ Rare case report and review
Abstract Background Bell’s palsy represents a peripheral unilateral facial nerve paralysis, being an acute, idiopathic disorder, which can affect children and adolescents. Some therapeutic approaches have been proposed including facial exercises, biofeedback, photobiomodulation, electrotherapy, massage, and thermotherapy. The present report documents a rare case of Bell’s palsy in an adolescent successfully treated with a new […]
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