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Pen-Sized, Hand-Held Ocular Fundus Camera
The present invention relates to a low magnification, large field of view,non-mydriatic fundus camera used in screening for eye disease.
Technology ID:
6-1542
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Advantages:
In order to address the need for early diagnosis of eye disease in the screening setting, there has been increasing emphasis on imaging technologies such as nonmydriatic fundus cameras with or without telemedicine application software. Photo documentation solves many issues, including accurate observation and verifiable diagnosis. Such devices tend to be expensive($20,000+), have a large footprint and require considerable technical expertise to operate. As a result, fundus photography as a screening tool has been implemented only to a very limited extent usually in large multi specialty practices.
The optimal solution to the dilemma of early diagnostic screening for potentially blinding disease is a low magnification, large field of view, non-mydriatic fundus camera that preserves the benefits of accurate observation and verifiable diagnosis but is pen-sized, relatively low-cost and requires little expertise or training. The present invention includes the specifications for such a device.
Intellectual Property Status:
US Patent Number 7,802,884 issued 09/28/2010
Patent Number issued in Japan on 01/01/1899
Additional international patent(s) pending
Patent Number issued in Japan on 01/01/1899
Additional international patent(s) pending
Inventors:
Steven Feldon, MD, MBA
Geunyoung Yoon, Ph.D.
Geunyoung Yoon, Ph.D.
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John FahnerVihtelic
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585.276.6600
Deputy Director
Office of Technology Transfer
585.276.6600
Category:
Diagnostic:Ophthalmology
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