Self-Illuminated Handheld Lens for Retinal Examination and Photography and Related Method thereof
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Oct 26, 2017
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Abstract
System and method directed towards providing full and even illumination of a patient's retina through lighting integrated into a handheld fundus lens. By integrating the lighting, the method and system reduces and even eliminate many lens artifacts and reflections. By increasing the accuracy, quality, and field of view 10 afforded during clinical examination of the retina, the method and system will allow practitioners to make more accurate diagnoses and will increase safety during retinal surgical procedures.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION | 722 PRESTON AVE SUITE 107 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903 |
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- 19055 Applications Filed
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Yates, Paul Andrew | Charlottesville, US | 25 | 184 |
# of filed Patents : 25 Total Citations : 184 |
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