Systems and methods for corneal property analysis using terahertz radiation
US12161413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for analysing a property of a cornea of an eye using terahertz (THz) radiation are provided. The method includes projecting a first THz wave onto a surface of the cornea and detecting a first reflected wave being a reflection of the first THz wave reflected from the surface of the cornea. The method further includes deforming the cornea, projecting a second THz wave onto the surface of the cornea after the deforming and detecting a second reflected wave being a reflection of the second THz wave reflected from the surface of the cornea after the deforming. Finally, the method includes calculating the property of the cornea based on the first reflected wave and the second reflected wave.
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