Ocular tear film peak detection and stabilization detection systems and methods for determining tear film layer characteristics
US9795290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for peak detection and/or determining stabilization of an ocular tear film. Embodiments disclosed herein also include various image capturing and processing methods and related systems for providing various information about a patient's ocular tear film (e.g., the lipid and aqueous layers) and a patient's meibomian glands that can be used to analyze tear film layer thickness(es) (TFLT), and related characteristics as it relates to dry eye.
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