Abstract: A composite ocular blood flow analyzer uses pneumatic tonometric techniques and structures to produce accurate, stable, and repeatable readings of intraocular pressure. A computer processes the intraocular pressure readings to produce data relating to various aspects of ocular blood flow that can be used diagnostically to identify abnormalities in the eye and other parts of the body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 13, 2025
Assignee:
OCUFLOW, INC.
Inventors:
Robert Ogden Crane Dubois, Theresa Retue Kramer, Rhonda Richardson Grebe, Paul Joseph Howell
Abstract: A pneumatic pressure probe comprises an orifice tube extending through a plastic bushing that seals a pressure chamber. The orifice tube has a passage shaped substantially like a converging/diverging de Laval nozzle to reduce turbulence in fluid flow through the probe. More laminar fluid flow reduces noise and inaccuracy in the output of the probe. Laminar flow also reduces user dependent results. The plastic bushing and a specially shaped probe tip reduce extraneous fluid leakages from the probe.