Method and system to assess objectively visual characteristics
US7976161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/1208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to assess objectively visual characteristics of one eye (10) of a patient (1) comprising the steps of: a) positioning the patient's (1) head in a reading position, b) determining the visual characteristics by using a device (3) arranged to assess objectively visual characteristics of the eye (10), the device being arranged to emit a light beam (81, 82). Relates also to a system for assessing objectively visual characteristics of one eye (10) of a patient (1) comprising:—a head support arranged to position the patient's (1) head in a reading position, a device (3) arranged to assess objectively visual characteristics of the eye (10), the device (3) being arranged to emit a light beam (81, 82).
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