Method and apparatus for diagnosing conditions of the eye with infrared light
US7712901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/1216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for imaging an eye of a patient and detecting any condition or disease in the eye. A near infrared light beam is emitted into the eye through the skin adjacent to the eye. A digital image is acquired from the light reflected from the eye. The image shows details that are not perceivable using current examination techniques. Images are acquired using more than one infrared wavelength using a multispectral illumination device for a more thorough analysis.
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