Methods and systems for tracking a torsional orientation and position of an eye
US7044602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for tracking a position and torsional orientation of a patient's eye. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods and software for registering a first image of an eye with a second image of an eye. In another embodiment, the present invention provides methods and software for tracking a torsional movement of the eye. In a particular usage, the present invention tracks the torsional cyclorotation and translational movement of a patient's eye so as to improve the delivery of a laser energy to the patient's cornea.
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