Therapeutic devices for placement underneath the eyelid and associated systems, devices, and methods for dry eye treatment

A device configured to be located underneath an eyelid, positioned between the eyelid and a surface of an eye, and worn by a user for treating dry eye, the device comprising:

• a first surface configured to face a portion of a sclera of the eye and to be in contact with the surface of the eye;
• a second surface configured to be in contact with an eyelid and to be completely covered by the eyelid, while the first surface is in contact with the surface of the eye;
• a plurality of stimulation electrodes proximal to the first surface, wherein the plurality of stimulation electrodes is configured to stimulate the sclera and/or conjunctival surfaces of the eye;
• an energy storage element coupled to the plurality of stimulation electrodes to supply power to the plurality of stimulation electrodes;
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• a processor configured to control a supply of energy from the energy storage element to the plurality of stimulation electrodes to stimulate the sclera and/or conjunctival surfaces of the eye.