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Purkinjie image-based alignment of suction ring in ophthalmic applications

US8556425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2011
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2009/00889
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An alignment device including means for releasably attaching a suction ring and means for applying a pattern of light to an eye of a patient. The alignment device further including means for detecting light reflected from the eye and determining whether the suction ring is aligned relative to the eye based on the detected light.

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