Universal actuators to enhance ophthalmic imaging and structured imaging

A universal actuator for moving an imaging probe in a controlled manner to acquire a plurality of images of an eye comprising:

• a housing containing a motor mechanically coupled to a pinion gear;
• an imaging probe receiver coupled to a curved rack engaging with the pinion gear;
• a pivot collar mounted at a distal end of the housing, the pivot collar pivotably secured to the housing via respective pins and forming a pivot axis;
• the imaging probe having a proximal end engaged with the imaging probe receiver and a distal end engaged with the pivot collar;
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• a controller configured to drive the motor to move the curved rack back-and-forth along an arc and cause the distal end of the imaging probe to pivot about the pivot axis.

A universal actuator for moving an imaging device in a controlled manner to acquire a plurality of images of an eye or face comprising:

• a housing having a first surface for holding a rotatable platform comprising an imaging device mount disposed thereon and configured to hold the imaging device, the rotatable platform mechanically coupled to a rotary motor;
• a slit lamp microscope comprising a face support defined by opposing vertical supports and a chin support;
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• an interface extending from a second side of the housing opposite the first side and comprising a plurality of rotatable fins or tabs located at the peripheral regions thereof, wherein the interface is positioned between the opposing vertical supports and wherein the rotatable fins or tabs are extended and secure the universal actuator to the face support.