Ophthalmic apparatus
US7515321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/107
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multifunction ophthalmic apparatus, capable of efficiently measuring and examining eye characteristics respectively, has an measurement part including a unit blowing fluid to a cornea via a nozzle for measuring intraocular pressure of an examinee's eye, a reflection member having a reflection surface, arranged insertably and removably between the eye and the nozzle, an examination part storing an optical system, which photo-receives reflection light from the eye reflected by the member for examination, a main body storing the parts, a first unit moving the body relative to the eye in working distance direction, a second unit moving the measurement part relative to the body in the direction, a third moving unit inserting and removing the member, a device for emitting a switching signal between a first mode for examination and a second mode for measurement, and a unit controlling driving of the second and third moving units on the signal.
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