Method and apparatus for obtaining corrected intraocular...

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2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition

C600S405000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10462711

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed methods and systems use measured values from applanation tonometry and pachymetry, and corneal curvature values to produce corrected values of intraocular pressure to diagnose and treat pressure related eye diseases.

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