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Method and device for testing eyes

US5914772A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1997
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/028
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and methods for testing eyes. This method is objective in nature and can be performed by a technician, only requiring specialized personal to interpret the final prescription. The method comprises: Obtaining autorefractor, corrected autorefractor, and autolensometer results; Calculating sphere; Performing a Red-Green test; Calculating cylinder and axis; Determining minimum cylinder power; Determining final sphere; and Recording all data, wherein the steps of calculating sphere and calculating cylinder and axis do not rely upon subjective interpretation of responses made by the subject in order to complete the method. Furthermore, this method is capable of being fully processed by a computer so that a printout is produced that is suitable for interpretation by a refractionist.

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