Ophthalmic Eye Modeling With Light-Propagation Focal Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ophthalmic systems face challenges in effectively synthesizing and interpreting large amounts of diagnostic data, making it difficult for users to understand and utilize eye measurements for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Innovation Solution
An ophthalmic system that includes a computer, memory, and display device to generate an eye model using light propagation techniques, allowing for the simulation of focal areas based on selected parameters and presenting these simulations relative to the retinal plane of the eye.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If large amounts of diagnostic data are collected from multiple ophthalmic devices, then the quantity and comprehensiveness of eye measurement data increases, but the difficulty of understanding and utilizing this data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that receives diagnostic data from multiple ophthalmic devices, standardizes the data formats, and presents processed results to the user. This intermediary layer mediates between the raw data from various devices and the user's interpretation needs, reducing the difficulty of understanding and utilizing the comprehensive diagnostic data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the comprehensive diagnostic data into organized categories and presents them through structured interfaces. By dividing the large amount of data into manageable segments with clear organization, the system reduces the cognitive load on users while maintaining access to the full comprehensiveness of the diagnostic information.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple diagnostic devices are used to provide comprehensive eye measurements, then the comprehensiveness of diagnostic data increases, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal data processing platform that can receive and process diagnostic data from multiple different ophthalmic devices. This multi-functional system handles various data types and formats through standardized protocols, providing comprehensive diagnostic capabilities while managing system complexity through unified processing architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses parameter changes in data standardization to manage complexity. By transforming data from various devices into a standardized parameter format, the system maintains comprehensiveness while reducing the complexity of processing and integrating data from multiple sources through consistent parameter representations.
3Measurement precision
If diagnostic data from multiple sources is integrated into a unified eye model, then the accuracy of eye representation improves, but the complexity of data processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges diagnostic data from multiple sources into a unified eye model through a systematic integration process. By combining data from various devices using standardized protocols and processing algorithms, the system achieves improved accuracy of eye representation while managing processing complexity through automated merging procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously refine the unified eye model based on new diagnostic data. This feedback process improves measurement precision by adjusting the model parameters while managing processing complexity through iterative refinement algorithms that prioritize data quality and relevance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates the synthesis and interpretation of diagnostic data by generating coherent eye models, enabling users to evaluate and simulate the effects of different parameters, thereby improving the accuracy of diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Implementation Method 1
The computer applies a light propagation technique to the eye model measurements to generate the eye model of the eye
Implementation Method 2
The image represents a simulated focal area as light rays intersecting at the simulated focal area
Data Source
AI summary
In certain embodiments, an ophthalmic system that presents information describing an eye includes a memory, display device, and computer. The memory stores data describing the eye. The data includes measurements of the eye, and the measurements include one or more eye model measurements used to generate an eye model of the eye. The display device presents an image. The computer applies a light propagation technique to the eye model measurements to generate the eye model of the eye. The computer receives a selection of one or more parameters to use in a simulation performed using the eye model and applies the selected parameters to the eye model to yield one or more simulated focal areas. The computer instructs the display device to present the image that includes the simulated focal areas relative to the retinal plane of the eye.