Charles M. Steinberg, OD

About Microcurrent Stimulation

MicroCurrent Stimulation (MCS) is an enhanced adaptation of a FDA approved therapy used by anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and rehabilitative specialists to promote the healing of wounds and transplanted tissues as well as to treat pain.

In general, the theory of how MCS works is that is helps 1) re-stimulate and energize dormant retinal cells (cells are like batteries -- when the run low in energy, they become sluggish and dormant), 2) boost the cells' ability to rid themselves of waste products (waste interferes with the flow of energy, nutrients and communication, 3) increase blood supply to the area stimulated. By increasing blood flow to the area, cells and tissues still living can get nourished and refreshed.

Although the exact mechanism of action of MCS has not yet been established scientifically. The treatment of patients with Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa entails the periodic administration of very precise amounts of tightly controlled electrical current through electrodes applied to the skin at specific areas around the eye. The electrical current is used to stimulate the retina as well as the diseased macula in order to help protect sight. The procedure is safe, noninvasive and painless and no side effects or adverse reactions have been observed.