Patent ID: 7275830
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for detecting eye disease in an individual, the method comprising the steps of: (a) projecting a first pattern on a first location on the retina of an eye of said individual; (b) fixating the individual's vision on a fixation target projected on said retina at or about said first location; (c) hiding at least a portion of said first pattern; (d) projecting a second pattern on a second location of said retina to allow the individual to form a perceived image of said second pattern; (e) receiving from said individual input indicative of a difference in at least one localized part of said perceived image as compared to a predefined reference pattern, if said individual detected said difference; (f) repeating steps (a) to (e) a number of times to obtain a plurality of data; and (g) determining whether the individual has an eye disease based on said plurality of data.