BlinkER device for facial palsy eye closure
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This study tests a wearable device called BlinkER that helps people with facial palsy blink properly. It uses small electrodes near your eye to help you close your eyelid, which may protect your eye and improve comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older
- You have facial palsy on one side of your face caused by conditions like Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, tumor surgery, Lyme disease, stroke, or injury
- You have difficulty closing your eye when you blink
- You can understand English, Spanish, Hebrew, or Arabic
- You are willing to use the BlinkER system, which helps produce blinks to cover your eye, and complete training
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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