I am interested in transcorneal electrical stimulation and I'd like to start an experiment with this tecnique, but I am having troubles in finding mice corneal electrodes for this purpose.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Dear Christian,
You will probably need to build your now and it is relatively easy. You will need to have a adjustable stimulator first of all. Then you will need 2 insulated metal wires (e.g., copper), one for (-) and one for (+) line, each 50 cm 1m depending on the distance. Twist the two wires together except in each end, remove the insulation at the tip where you will stimulate. You can adjust the distance between the two electrical poles according to the field of stimulation of cornea. The other side of the wires will go to the stimulator and will need to be fitted with a suitable pin that will connect to the stimulator unit. Although I used my electrodes to stimulate nerves or the brain parenchyma, basically it is the same principal. Examples of these stimulation units and electrodes you can see in my previous in vivo and in vitro publications, I will include a couple below.
Best wishes, Refik
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