Systems and methods for monitoring eye health
AssigneeCalifornia Baptist University
InventorsMatthew Rickard, Creed Jones
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Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
Claims18
A method of monitoring eye health, the method comprising measuring scleral strain of a patient by:
- a) providing a measurement system comprising:
- i) a portable tablet computing device having a camera and optical elements attached to the camera;
- ii) an adjustable comfort pad abutting the tablet and surrounding the optical elements;
- b) positioning the measurement system adjacent to an eye of the patient so that the camera is positioned in line with the eye;
- c) determining a first intraocular pressure of the eye;
- d) capturing at least one first image of the eye at the first intraocular pressure;
- e) varying the intraocular pressure of the eye being monitored;
- f) determining a second intraocular pressure of the eye;
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- g) capturing at least one second image of the eye at the second intraocular pressure.
A measurement system for monitoring eye health comprising:
- a) a portable tablet computing device having a camera;
- b) optical elements attached to the camera;
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- c) an adjustable comfort pad abutting the tablet and surrounding the optical elements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.