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My name is Erica Loesel and I am a senior Co-Op at Auburn Optical. Check out all of the extraordinary projects I had the opportunity to complete during my amazing year working here!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
October Project on Tsunamis
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Friday, October 12, 2018
TrueTear Research
Yesterday I had the opportunity to research TrueTear. TrueTear is a new treatment for dry eye syndrome that utilizes neurostimulation to produce real tears. This treatment is a great way to combat dry eye syndrome if drops do not work for a patient. Check out my research below!
Allergan TrueTear
TrueTear provides a
temporary increase in tear production during neurostimulation to improve dry
eye symptoms in adult patients with severe dry eye symptoms.
Overview
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The
TrueTear tip stimulates a nerve in the nasal cavity with tiny pulses of energy,
sending out nerve signals in the brain
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The brain
then sends nerve signals to the tear glands surrounding the eyes to temporarily
increase tear production
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The glands
surrounding the eyes react and temporarily produce real tears.
Quick Facts
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Change the
tip on the TrueTear every 48 hours or 2 days
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The blue
LED lights indicate the strength level from 1 to 5
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Comes with
a cover for on the go protection for the TrueTear
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Simply
rest on charger to get a full battery life in 4 hours
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There is a
TrueTear app to keep track of use and battery percentage
Where to place?
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Hit the
“sweet spot” with the TrueTear.
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Needs to
contact the nerves under the bridge of the nose
Side Effects
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Nasal
pain, discomfort and burning
Precautions
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Do not use
if patient has a pacemaker, implanted or wearable defilbrillator, or other
metallic devices placed in head or neck
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Do not use
if patient has a bleeding disorder
Information
Obtained From: https://www.truetear.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
September Project on Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Overview
Parkinson’s Disease is a
neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the
brain. Symptoms of Parkinson’s start slowly and then build up gradually and can
eventually cause serious injuries
Causes
Parkinson’s Disease does not
have one certain cause but can be affected by:
Ø Specific gene mutations
Ø Exposure to certain toxins
Ø Specific nerve cells breaking down
Symptoms
Parkinson’s symptoms often
include:
Ø Tremors and limb rigidity
Ø Gait and balance problems
Ø Slowness and a shuffling gait
Ø Soft speech
Diagnosis
There is no single test that
can identify Parkinson’s. To be diagnosed you must have at least two of the
symptoms. Your regular doctor will then refer you to a movement disorder
specialist to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment
There is no cure to
Parkinson’s, but the following are helpful in slowing progress:
Ø Medication
Ø Surgery
Ø Exercise
Prevention
Parkinson’s cannot be
prevented, but the following can help to slow down progress:
Ø Healthy diet
Ø Exercise
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