Patents Assigned to Visual Enhancement, Inc.
  • Visual acuity unit for treatment of amblypia
    Patent number: 4896959
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved apparatus for treatment of amblyopia and similar eye conditions through use of a solitary visual target maintained at a level of minimal discernible size. The improved apparatus provides instantaneous electronic switching between targets of different acuity demand levels, compact optics requiring limited case size, and automatic scoring of correct responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Visual Enhancement, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. O'Brien
  • Acuity therapy unit
    Patent number: 4726672
    Abstract: An exercise device for improving poor visual acuity is disclosed in which a subject must identify randomly chosen figures of minimal visual stimulus projected in a darkened chamber. Earphones are provided to aid in the isolation of the subject and provide audio feedback. The device provides effective treatment for certain eye conditions involving poor acuity and is particularly effective in treating the eye condition known as amblyopia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: Visual Enhancement, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. O'Brien, Gary Diamond