Abstract: An alignment apparatus and method is disclosed, for ensuring correct alignment of a patient's eye with respect to an ophthalmic or optometric instrument. Graphical objects are provided which represent an ideal and an actual position of the eye, and provide for easy and intuitive feedback to an eye care professional operating the instrument on the alignment position of the patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 3, 2015
Assignee:
Optos plc (Murgitroyd)
Inventors:
Jennifer Margaret Rice-Jones, Michael James Bartelme