New light therapy being developed by Perth researchers aims to help people living with neurological conditions. 9News
The light therapy emits a greenish-blue light that stimulates cells in the eye and activates the arousal areas of the brain.
"[It] allows these people to do more in their daily life activities," ECU skin researcher Dr Travis Cruickshank said.Doctors from Edith Cowan University are looking at how light therapy glasses can be used for neurological conditions. "You put them on like normal glasses," Ms Murphy said.The glasses are available to buy online for just under $300.
Scientists hope the results of the current trial will encourage doctors to start recommending them to patients around the world.
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