Line-scan laser ophthalmoscope
US7284859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/1025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a line-scanning laser ophthalmoscope (LSLO) are disclosed. The LSLO uses a substantially point source of light, such as an infrared laser or a super-luminescent diode. The point source is expanded to a line. The LSLO scans the line of light in a direction perpendicular to the line across a region of an eye having an undilated pupil The reflected light is received confocally, using monostatic beam geometry. A beam separator, such as a turning prism or mirror, diverts one of the incoming light and the reflected light to separate the light. An optical stop prevents non-confocally received light from reaching a one-dimensional detector, such as a linear CCD array. An electrical signal responsive to the output light at each of a plurality of locations along the line of output light is processed to provide images of the scanned portion of the eye.
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