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Scanning ophthalmic fixation method and apparatus

US7452081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2007
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/102
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for treating and/or diagnosing a patient's eye. A light source produces fixation light and procedure light. A scanning device deflects the fixation light to produce a fixation pattern of the fixation light on the eye, and deflects the procedure light to produce a procedure pattern of the procedure light on the eye. A controller controls the scanning device such that the fixation and procedure patterns move relative to each other, and/or the fixation pattern dynamically changes.

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