Automated fundus imaging system

An apparatus for obtaining a retinal image from an eye, comprising:

• a) a control logic processor for executing a sequence of operations for obtaining the image;
• b) a visual target for orienting the eye of a patient when the target is viewed by the patient, the visual target comprising an aiming target aperture and a visible light source of an alignment assembly;
• c) a sensing device for providing a signal that indicates that the patient is in position for imaging;
• d) a cornea focus detection section for providing an indication of cornea focus, in cooperation with the control logic processor;
• e) an alignment actuator for aligning an optical path of the apparatus according to a signal obtained from the cornea focus detection section;
• f) a retina focus detection section for detecting retina focus in cooperation with the control logic processor;
• g) a focusing actuator controlled by instructions from the control logic processor according to a signal obtained from the retina focus detection section;
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• h) an image capture light source energized by the control logic processor for illuminating the retina for image capture.