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Ophthalmic surgery measurement system

  • US 8,545,023 B2
  • Filed: 07/13/2010
  • Issued: 10/01/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ophthalmic apparatus, comprising:

  • a first laser configured to direct a first beam of light into an eye of a patient at a first non-zero angle with respect to an optical axis of the apparatus, such that the first beam of light propagates to a target area within the eye, and such that a portion of the first beam of light is scattered by the target area;

    imaging optics positioned to receive light scattered by the target area, the imaging optics defining the optical axis of the apparatus;

    a photosensitive element, wherein the imaging optics direct the light scattered from the target area to the photosensitive element; and

    a processor configured to determine a distance between the cornea of the eye and the target area within the eye based at least in part on the light received by the photosensitive element.

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