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ArticlePain management2025

A unique utilization of scrambler therapy for bilateral neuropathic corneal pain: a case report.

Peter D Vu, Salahadin Abdi

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2 authors.

Peter D VuThe Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, TIRR Memorial Hermann, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6056-7250
Salahadin AbdiThe Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Management of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) typically involves pharmacotherapy, but refractory cases may require interventions like scrambler therapy, used for various neuropathic pain conditions. We report a patient with a 15-year history of refractory NCP who underwent scrambler therapy after failed treatments. Over five consecutive days, she received 45-minute sessions with six electrodes placed around both eyes. Post-treatment, her pain resolved completely, and she reported improved screen tolerance, reduced medication use, and better quality of life. This case supports scrambler therapy's potential for NCP and discusses its underlying pathophysiology.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyEye PainNeuralgiaPain ManagementCorneaFemaleHumansMiddle AgedBilateralCase reportcorneal painneuropathicScrambler therapy

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PMID39988804
PMCPMC11881880

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