Apparatus and methods for improving vision damaged by retinal de

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1999-03-23

2000-12-05

Manuel, George

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

Objective type

351221, 623 4, A61B 310

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061556823

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for shifting an image back and forth between first and second portions of the retina are described. Apparatus constructed in accordance with principles of the present invention preferably include spectacles, a fixed mirror, a pivoting mirror, a drive motor coupled to the pivoting mirror, and control circuitry coupled to the drive motor, the control circuitry causing the drive motor to pivot between first and second positions to shift an image from a first to a second portion of the retina.

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