Electrical therapies use controlled electrical currents to modulate biological and tissue responses involved in dry eye disease. Technologies such as QMR and JETT Electrical Biomodulation can be integrated into a multimodal strategy according to the mechanisms identified in each patient.
Electrical Therapies
Quantum Molecular Resonance (QMR)
Electrical current-based therapy targeting ocular surface and meibomian gland dysfunction.
QMR uses high-frequency electrical currents delivered at low intensity to induce biological effects without conventional thermal tissue damage.
Its potential role in dry eye management includes modulation of inflammation, cellular activity, and meibomian gland function.
JETT
Plasma and low-intensity electrical technology for targeted periocular and ocular surface treatment.
JETT uses controlled electrical energy through two different applicators, each designed to produce a distinct biological effect.
JETT operates through two distinct applicators: the gold tip produces a controlled plasma effect, whereas the silver tip delivers low-intensity electrical energy that may modulate cell membrane polarization and associated cellular signaling.
The gold tip is used when a localized plasma effect is required, while the silver tip provides electrical stimulation without plasma generation.
These two modes allow JETT to address different therapeutic targets within a broader Interventional Dry Eye strategy.
Its potential applications in dry eye management are based on the selection of the appropriate applicator and treatment protocol according to the predominant pathophysiological mechanisms identified in each patient.
Radiofrequency (RF)
Controlled thermal treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction and periocular tissues.
Radiofrequency generates controlled tissue heating through electrical energy.
In dry eye management, it may be used to increase eyelid temperature, facilitate meibum flow, and contribute to the treatment of obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction.
Electric Current Devices
Electric current devices grouped by mode of action: quantum molecular resonance, JETT electrical modulation and radiofrequency.