Method and apparatus for measuring the thickness of eye componen

Details Method and apparatus for measuring the thickness of eye componen Method and apparatus for measuring the thickness of eye componen

1988-02-29

1989-11-28

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128745, 128774, 356382, A61B 510, A61B 600

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048830615

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for measuring the retinal or nerve fiber layer thickness. A beam of light is focused on the retina. Reflected beams from the anterior and posterior surfaces of the retina are detected and analyzed to quantitavely determine the retinal thickness.

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