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US 12,702,291 B2Granted
Apparatus and method for measurement of functional vision in patients with low vision
AssigneeNanoscope Instruments, Inc.
InventorsSamarendra Kumar Mohanty, Sanghoon Kim, Michael Carlson, Subrata Batabyal
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Abstract
There is disclosed vision quantification systems and methods designed to evaluate functional vision. Specifically, the systems are designed with the intent to track a subject's vision using mobility and dexterity assessments. More specifically, at least one aspect of the invention relates to the design and application of the systems in the functional vision assessments in patients with low vision.
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A method of evaluating functional vision in low vision subjects comprising at least one of the steps selected from:
- (i) conducting a Visually Guided Mobility Test comprising a single or multiple Light panel(s) for emitting light at different intensity levels;
- providing a single or multiple randomly-selected starting point(s) for a subject to find at least one of the Light panel(s) that is emitting light or a lighted object;
- providing a variable number of obstacle(s) positioned at different locations in the path to the Light panel(s) or the lighted object(s) to assess the ability of the subject to avoid them;
- providing video camera(s) for recording the mobility of the subject;
- providing a computer for switching at least one of the Light panel(s) or light shining on the object(s) ON/OFF, and varying the Light panel(s) light intensity or intensity of light shining on the object(s) and color by integrated software for directing and recording the performance of the Visually Guided Mobility Test;
- wherein the ability of the subject to detect and freely navigate towards the Light panel(s) that is emitting light or lighted object(s) and avoid the obstacles is evaluated, without any other visual cues for direction;
- (ii) conducting a Visually guided Dexterity Test comprising a pre-calibrated Light panel for controlled illumination;
- providing differently shaped Three-dimensional (3D) objects that are stationary or moving;
- lighting the objects by the Light panel;
- detecting when the objects are placed or displaced;
- providing a control board communicating with a computer for controlling the light intensity levels of the Light panel;
- providing integrated software for providing instructions to the subject in a randomized order and for recording the performance of the subject;
- wherein the Visually guided Dexterity Test evaluates the ability of a subject to detect and discriminate an object and/or motion from a collection of differently sized/shaped/colored stationary/moving objects for near vision evaluation in three-dimensions;
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- (iii) conducting a Visually Guided Dexterity Test comprising multiple types of shapes being displayed at different intensity levels on a screen or Light panel in randomized order, wherein the Visually Guided Dexterity Test evaluates the ability of a subject to discriminate 2D objects of different sizes/shapes displayed at pre-allocated random locations on the screen or Light panel;
- or conducting the Visually Guided Dexterity Test with the screen or Light panel displaying light and dark moving stripes/rings of different frequencies and intensities;
- and evaluating the ability of the subject to detect the direction of motion of the pattern;
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- evaluating functional vision based on success of the completion of a task based on the accuracy of the mobility and dexterity tasks including (i) touching the Light panel while avoiding the obstacles, (ii) touching/picking up the target object, and/or detecting correct direction of motion.
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An apparatus configured for performing functional vision tests in low vision subjects comprising:
- a single or multiple Light panel(s) for emitting light or shining light on object(s) at different intensity levels;
- a single or multiple randomly-selected starting point(s) for a subject to find at least one of the Light panel(s) that is emitting light or the light shining on object(s);
- a variable number of obstacle(s) positioned at different locations in the path to the Light panel(s) or the light shining on object(s);
- a video camera for recording the mobility of the subject;
- a computer for switching at least one of the Light panel(s) ON/OFF, and integrated software operable to vary the light intensity and color of the Light panel(s),
- wherein the size, shape, and number of Light panels or the light shining on object(s) is selectable;
- wherein the Light panel(s) or the light shining on object(s) comprises an LED display operable to generate specific frequency of LED patterns;
- wherein the distance between adjacent Light panel(s) or lighted object(s), and distance between the starting point to the Light panel(s) or the lighted object(s) is selectable;
- wherein control of dynamic range of light intensity from the at least one Light panel(s) or the light shining on object(s) is adjustable;
- wherein the position of the single or multiple obstacle(s) between the starting point and the at least one Light panel(s) or the light shining on object(s) is adjustable;
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- a control module for providing instructions to the subject;
- wherein the apparatus is configured for evaluating functional vision based on success of the completion of a task based on the accuracy of mobility and dexterity tasks including (i) touching the Light panel(s) while avoiding obstacles, (ii) touching/picking up a target object, and/or detecting correct direction of motion.
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