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A do-it-yourself fixation device for the ophthalmologist's office

R F Brubaker

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel visual fixation device has been developed to maintain subject gaze during eye exams. This inexpensive unit uses basic electronic components for improved ophthalmologic examinations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Ophthalmologic examinations require precise control of patient eye movement.
    • Maintaining consistent visual fixation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Existing devices may be complex or costly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To devise a novel visual fixation device.
    • To ensure consistent subject gaze during ophthalmologic assessments.
    • To create a cost-effective solution using readily available components.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a visual fixation device.
    • Utilizing inexpensive electronic components.
    • Integration into ophthalmologic examination protocols.

    Main Results:

    • A functional visual fixation device was successfully constructed.
    • The device effectively maintains subject gaze direction.
    • The unit is built from a few inexpensive electronic parts.

    Conclusions:

    • The devised visual fixation device is effective for ophthalmologic examinations.
    • The device offers a low-cost alternative for clinical use.
    • This innovation simplifies maintaining subject fixation during eye assessments.

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