Meibomian gland imaging
US8249695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of evaluating dry eye in humans wherein the flow of naturally occurring secretion to the eye is reduced or stopped due to the presence of an obstruction of a meibomian gland in the eyelid involves applying a pressure to the eyelid that mimics pressure applied during blinking; and simultaneously imaging the glands to diagnose the condition of the meibomian gland. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
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