Patent ID: 6382792
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An optical diagnostic tool for allowing an observer to obtain optical information regarding various characteristics of the eyes of an intended patient, said eyes including a pupil sectionsaid optical diagnostic tool comprising:an enclosure, said enclosure including a peripheral wall, a patient end wall and an observer end wall; an optical dividing means positioned within said enclosure, said optical dividing means dividing said enclosure into a first and a second optical chamber, said optical dividing means allowing the creation of distinct lighting pattern in said first and second optical chambers; a first and a second patient eye aperture both extending through said patient end wall, said first and second patient eye apertures individually establishing visual communication respectively with said first and second optical chambers; a selective observer optical access means positioned adjacent said observer end wall for allowing said observer to obtain selective optical access to either one or both of said first and second optical chambers and to either one or both of said corresponding first and second patient eye apertures; a selective light emitting means mounted within said enclosure for selectively allowing the creation of said predetermined distinct lighting patterns in said first and second optical chambers.