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Mapping and diagnosis of macular edema by optical coherence tomography

US7997728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2029

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

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for comparing the detection of clinically significant diabetic macular edema by an optical coherence tomography (OCT) grid scanning protocol and biomicroscopic examination. Also provided are computer implemented, automated systems for performing the method thereof and computer readable media encoding the method thereof.

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