Wavefront calibration analyzer and methods
First Claim
1. A method for analyzing calibration of a laser ablation system for performing an ablation procedure on an eye, the method comprising:
- selectively ablating a test surface with the laser system;
directing light from a light source through the test surface; and
analyzing the light, after the light has passed through the test surface, to determine a refractive power of the test surface and at least one additional ablation characteristic of the laser ablation system.
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Abstract
A wavefront sensor enhances calibration of a laser ablation system, such as a laser eye surgery system, by measuring one or more characteristics of an ablated test surface. Typically, light is passed through the ablated test surface, and the light is analyzed to determine the test surface characteristics. In some embodiments, the ablated test surface is positioned along a treatment plane. In some embodiments, light is passed through a wavefront sensor, such as a Hartmann-Shack sensor, to convert the light into electrical signals. A processor then converts the electrical signals into data, such as surface maps showing high-order aberrations and/or artifacts on the test surface, refractive power measurements, shape measurements, and the like. Generated data may then be used to calibrate a laser surgery system.
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1. A method for analyzing calibration of a laser ablation system for performing an ablation procedure on an eye, the method comprising:
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selectively ablating a test surface with the laser system;
directing light from a light source through the test surface; and
analyzing the light, after the light has passed through the test surface, to determine a refractive power of the test surface and at least one additional ablation characteristic of the laser ablation system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A calibration apparatus for use with a laser ablation system, the laser ablation system capable of reshaping a surface by selective laser ablation of the surface;
- the calibration apparatus comprising;
a selectively laser ablatable test surface;
a light detection assembly;
a light source for passing light through the ablated test surface, towards the light detection assembly; and
a processor coupled with the light detection assembly for analyzing the detected light to determine a refractive power of the test surface and at least one additional ablation characteristic of the laser ablation system. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
- the calibration apparatus comprising;
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