Surgical visual feedback and eye fixation method and apparatus

Details Surgical visual feedback and eye fixation method and apparatus Surgical visual feedback and eye fixation method and apparatus

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Farah, A. (Department: 3739)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

Objective type

C351S208000, C351S209000, C606S005000, C606S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07001018

ABSTRACT:
A fixation apparatus is provided that limits rotation of the ocular globe of an eye, to facilitate alignment of an instrument with the axis of astigmatism of the eye. The apparatus includes fixation target means (12) for locating in the field of view of the eye so that the eye may fixate on the target. The fixation target means includes or consists of at least one elongate component (16). Also disclosed is a corresponding method, and method and apparatus for supplying visual feedback to an operator during refractive surgery of an eye of a patient.

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