This article answers the most frequently asked questions regarding the clinical protocol of MindLenses Professional.
Can MindLenses therapy be used with preschool-aged children?
No. MindLenses is used only from school age onward. Use below this age is considered off-label.
Can it be used with patients who wear glasses?
Yes, by placing the prismatic lenses over the patient’s eyeglasses.
How often should the sessions be? Is it possible to deliver a single session per week?
The certified protocol provides for one session per day or sessions on alternate days. To achieve the maximum clinical benefit, it is recommended to follow the dosage indicated in the User Manual, which consists of sessions as close together as possible. There are no clinical data supporting different usage.
How long does the clinical protocol last?
The MindLenses Professional clinical protocol includes 10 rehabilitation sessions, with one session per day. Additionally, there are 2 neuropsychological evaluation sessions at the beginning and end of the clinical protocol, totaling 12 sessions.
What happens if sessions continue beyond the protocol (e.g., a 30-day protocol)?
A so-called “rebound effect” may occur, i.e., brain overstimulation with inhibitory effects. There are no data supporting the use of MindLenses Professional beyond 10 rehabilitation sessions. It is recommended to follow the certified clinical protocol described in the User Manual.
Is it possible to deliver multiple treatment cycles to the same patient?
Yes, waiting about six months from the end of the last cycle. Our data, studies, and clinical evidence, as well as cases illustrated in the literature, show that the effects of neuromodulation on brain plasticity last up to six months.
After completing the 10 sessions with right deviation, the report shows that the treatment was done with left deviation. Why? Can I change it?
The deviation side of the lenses must be set at the beginning of the cycle. It cannot be modified afterward. Please contact Customer Service for case management.
Is it possible to train caregivers to perform sessions at patients’ homes?
No. MindLenses Professional use is certified exclusively for healthcare professionals, under their supervision.
In case bilateral therapy is needed (stimulating both the right and left hemispheres), how long must you wait before doing a second therapy cycle with lenses rotated in the opposite direction?
The second therapy cycle should be performed no sooner than six months after the end of the first cycle.