Tonometer for checking the intra-ocular pressure through the eyelid and method using same
US9795295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical IOP (intra ocular pressure) monitor includes a cylinder fitted with an ocular plate attached to the cylinder interior. The cylinder interior comprises a mechanism for transducing pressure, detecting intraocular pressure and a signaling component for indicating when a set intraocular pressure is exceeded.
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