Characterization of the retinal nerve fiber layer

Details Characterization of the retinal nerve fiber layer Characterization of the retinal nerve fiber layer

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

Objective type

Reexamination Certificate

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07934832

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are method and apparatus for characterizing the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL). An advantageous diagnostic parameter for characterizing the RNFL is a function of the product of the local RNFL thickness at a measurement locus×the distance of the measurement locus from a base point. The value of the diagnostic parameter in a patient's retina is compared to a corresponding reference range acquired from a population of healthy retinas.

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