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Apparatus and method for automated perimetry
Assignee: Alcon Vision LLC
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Filing: 1993-12-27
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2013-12-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for automated perimetry. A patient interface is adjustable with respect to a previously positioned patient rather than requiring the patient to position him or herself with regard to the perimeter. Fine adjustment of the patient interface with respect to the patient is possible while a perimeter dome is moved away from the patient and patient interface. Once positioned, the perimeter dome is moveable to a position adjacent the patient. A visual stimulus generating and directing device is preferably contained in a first module attachable to the dome. The visual stimuli are directed to various locations in the dome. An optional feature includes an eye sensing device which continuously monitors the size and position of a patient's pupil and correlates this information to the projected stimuli to verify the patient's fixation during testing. The eye sensor is preferably contained within a second module attachable to the dome. A connection device allows connection of either or both the projector and eye sensor to a stand alone processor. The device and method provide for industry standard tests and results, while being of a size which is portable and of a structural cooperation which does not require field servicing.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadmor Shalon
- 👤 Marvin L. Pund
- 👤 Susan L. Bragg
- 👤 Mark Szus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B3/00; A61B3/02; A61B3/024; A61B3/0083; G; G16; G16H; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/63; G16Z; G16Z99/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
An automated perimeter comprising: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
An automated perimeter comprising: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The perimeter of claim 1 further comprising a projector including a visual stimulus placeable at various locations on the dome.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The perimeter of claim 2 further comprising a housing connectable to the dome including the projector, the dome including an aperture through which the projector presents the visual stimulus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The perimeter of claim 2 further comprising a connector to electrically connect the perimeter to a controller.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The perimeter of claim 2 wherein the projector includes a light source, optics, beam size controlling means, a shuttering means and focusing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The perimeter of claim 1 further comprising an eye sensor including a detector of size and position of a pupil of a patient's eye being tested.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The perimeter of claim 6 wherein the eye sensor includes a housing which contains all parts of the eye sensor, the dome including a second aperture through which the eye sensor can view the patient's pupil.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The perimeter of claim 6 further comprising a connector for electrical connection to a controller.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The perimeter of claim 6 wherein the eye sensor includes an imager for capturing and digitizing an image of the patient's eye.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The perimeter of claim 1 further comprising a patient interface including a manually actuatable switch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The perimeter of claim 10 wherein the patient interface includes a connector to connect the switch to the perimeter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The perimeter of claim 1 further comprising a controller including a processor and a connector to electrically connect the processor to the perimeter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The perimeter of claim 1 wherein the base has a size which is generally portable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The perimeter of claim 13 wherein the base is moveable on a floor surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The perimeter of claim 13 wherein the base is moveable on a table surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The perimeter of claim 13 wherein the base is releasably connectable to a pole by a connection device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The perimeter of claim 1 wherein the dome is approximately 60 centimeters in diameter.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
165 words
An automated perimeter comprising.: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface; an interior hemispherical surface on the dome upon which a visual stimulus can be placed; a first modular housing containing a visual stimulus generating and projection device to project the visual stimulus through a first opening in the dome to a selected but adjustable location on the interior hemispherical surface of the dome; a second modular housing removeably attachable to the dome at or near a second opening in the dome; the second modular housing containing an eye sensing devise to sense the position and diameter of a patient's pupil through the second opening; and releasable electrical connections between the first and second modular housing and an electrical communications path to a stand alone processor device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
165 words
An automated perimeter comprising.: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface; an interior hemispherical surface on the dome upon which a visual stimulus can be placed; a first modular housing containing a visual stimulus generating and projection device to project the visual stimulus through a first opening in the dome to a selected but adjustable location on the interior hemispherical surface of the dome; a second modular housing removeably attachable to the dome at or near a second opening in the dome; the second modular housing containing an eye sensing devise to sense the position and diameter of a patient's pupil through the second opening; and releasable electrical connections between the first and second modular housing and an electrical communications path to a stand alone processor device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The perimeter of claim 18 wherein the first and second housings are substantially smaller than the dome.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
The perimeter of claim 18 wherein the first modular housing includes a light source, one or more devices to create a point light source, and a device to divert the point light source to an adjustable direction device extending through the first opening to direct a visual stimulus to various locations over a substantial portion of the surface of the dome.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The perimeter of claim 20 wherein the adjustable direction device includes an azimuthal pointing member and an elevational pointing member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The perimeter of claim 20 further comprising a device to equalize distance between the light source and the location of the point light source on the surface of the dome.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The perimeter of claim 20 further comprising a device to vary the intensity of the light source.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The perimeter of claim 20 further comprising a device to vary the size of the point light source.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The perimeter of claim 20 further comprising a device to vary background illumination of the dome.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The perimeter of claim 20 further comprising a device to vary the duration of the light source.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The perimeter of claim 26 further comprising a visually perceivable fixation device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The perimeter of claim 18 wherein the second modular housing includes an image receptor, and an image processing circuit.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The perimeter of claim 28 wherein the fixation device comprises a light source in a third opening in the dome.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
The perimeter of claim 28 including light sources to illuminate a patient's pupil.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
91 words
An automated perimeter comprising: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface; an imaging device having means for continuously capturing an image of a patient's eye; and an image processing circuit connected to the imaging device having means for identifying and locating the eye and continuously monitoring the size and position of the eye.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
91 words
An automated perimeter comprising: a base; a patient interface connected to the base and spatially adjustable to the patient's head and eyes; a dome associated with the patient interface and adjustably moveable between a first position adjacent the patient interface and a second position away from the patient interface; an imaging device having means for continuously capturing an image of a patient's eye; and an image processing circuit connected to the imaging device having means for identifying and locating the eye and continuously monitoring the size and position of the eye.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 31 wherein the imaging device is a CCD imager.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 31 wherein the image processing circuit includes a device to locate and recognize an image as a pupil of an eye.
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