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Computerized Refraction And Astigmatism Determination
Patent No. EP3918974 (titled "Computerized Refraction And Astigmatism Determination") was filed by Opternative on Mar 3, 2014. The application was issued on Dec 13, 2023.
Patent Summary
A system for determining and providing corrective lenses prescriptions to patients without requiring a doctor visit. The system uses computerized screens to enable patients to select inputs to determine their astigmatism, sphere, and cylinder measurements. The inputs are made by selecting points on diagrams, adjusting figure sizes, and answering questions about near/far vision. The measurements are sent to doctors for review and approval. The system allows patients to determine and receive their own lens prescriptions via screens instead of going to an eye doctor's office.
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EP3918974
- Application Number
- EP21169939A
- Filing Date
- Mar 3, 2014
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Nov 10, 2023
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 2023
- External Links
- Slate, EP3918974B1, Google Patents